Mbappe scores four as holders France qualify for World Cup

Belgium also book their Qatar 2022 ticket after victory over Estonia

France's Kilian Mbappe keeps the match ball after the World Cup group D qualifying match against Kazakhstan at the Parc des Princes. Picture: Michel Euler/AP

Striker Kylian Mbappe scored four goals as defending champion France qualified for next year’s World Cup by crushing Kazakhstan 8-0 on Saturday.

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema netted twice after the break in a fine display of attacking soccer as Les Bleus qualified for Qatar as group winner with one game to spare.