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Luxembourg vs. France: Score and Reaction for World Cup 2018 Qualifying

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France defeated Luxembourg on their travels in UEFA Group A qualification for the FIFA 2018 World Cup, toppling their opponents 3-1 at the Stade Josy Barthel in Luxembourg City on Saturday.

A brace from Olivier Giroud and penalty from Antoine Griezmann was enough for Les Bleus, but Luxembourg shocked the major nation with a first-half equaliser as Aurelien Joachim netted from a spot kick.

Wonderkid Kylian Mbappe of Monaco made his debut for France after coming on as a second-half substitute, and the visitors closed out the contest with ease.

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Giroud and Griezmann were recalled to the starting XI after omissions from France's friendly against the Ivory Coast in November.