"Kylian Mbappe has given France the lead in their World Cup qualifier against Ukraine. The Real Madrid star stepped up and cooly converted from the penalty spot, adding a bit of flair to his finish with a panenka down the middle of the goal. The moment came after Michael Olise was tripped in the box, having latched on to a beautiful Rayan Cherki pass at the start of the second half."
"Paris Saint-Germain forwards Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, Tottenham striker Randal Kolo Muani, Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Real Madrid counterpart Aurelien Tchouameni were sidelined for France. Al-Ittihad midfielder N'Golo Kante made his first international appearance since November 2024 and Manchester City's Rayan Cherki started. France starting XI: Mike Maignan, Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne, Michael Olise, N'Golo Kante, Rayan Cherki, Manu Kone, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe"
Kylian Mbappe converted a penalty with a panenka to give France the lead against Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier. The penalty resulted from Michael Olise being tripped after receiving a Rayan Cherki pass at the start of the second half. Mbappe's goal was his 52nd for France, moving him above Thierry Henry on the all-time scoring charts for Les Bleus. Several players were sidelined, including Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Randal Kolo Muani, Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Tchouameni. N'Golo Kante returned to international action for the first time since November 2024 and Rayan Cherki started. France and Ukraine starting lineups were provided.
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