Overview
- The night began with tributes marking the tenth anniversary of the Nov. 13, 2015 attacks at the Parc des Princes.
- A foul on Michael Olise led to a penalty that Mbappé converted with a panenka, breaking a tense stalemate before France pulled away.
- Mbappé added a second as Olise and Hugo Ekitike also scored, with Ekitike registering his first international goal.
- N’Golo Kanté returned to the starting lineup and impressed in midfield, reinforcing selection debates heading into 2026.
- France face an inconsequential finale in Azerbaijan on Sunday before the Dec. 5 World Cup draw in Washington, with coverage suggesting 2026 may be Didier Deschamps’ last tournament in charge.