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World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe goal sends France through, Peru out

Peru was held scoreless again as it exited the World Cup, while France confirmed its place in the last 16.

Kylian Mbappe made history as France booked its place in the World Cup's knockout rounds with an unconvincing 1-0 Group C defeat of Peru.

France was fortunate in a 2-1 opening win over Australia and had slices of luck again at the Ekaterinburg Arena on Thursday.

Mbappe's goal, which came from close range after Olivier Giroud's shot took a wicked deflection to beat goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, saw the 19-year-old become the youngest player to score for France at a major international tournament.