The reigning World Cup champions claimed victory as former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud made history by becoming France's all-time top goalscorer
Giroud entered the record books with 52 goals after hitting the back of the net at the end of the first half.
The 36-year-old previously drew level with fellow ex-Arsenal striker Thierry Henry - who held the record of 51 goals - after netting a double in France's 4-1 win against Australia in their opening Group D game.Mbappe scored the other two goals, becoming the first player to score eight - and then nine - World Cup goals before their 24th birthday.
His first of the night came in the second half at 73 minutes, before striking gold again in the 91st.
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