Three FC Bayern players were in World Cup qualifying action with their national teams on Friday evening. While Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano celebrated a 2-0 victory over Ukraine with France, Nicolas Jackson and the Senegalese side saw off Sudan 2-0.
Winger Olise set France on their way early, turning in a low cross from team-mate Bradley Barcola in the tenth minute. Les Bleus controlled the game in the first 45 minutes and sealed the victory through Kylian Mbappé’s late goal in the 82nd minute.
FCB defender Upamecano also played his part in ensuring that Didier Deschamps’ men kept a clean sheet as the French enjoyed a successful start to qualifying for next year’s tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Olise and Co are back in action on Tuesday (20:45 CEST) in Paris against Iceland, who also won their opening match against Azerbaijan.
One other Bayern player was successful with his country on Friday evening. Jackson came on in the 83rd minute of Senegal’s 2-0 win over Sudan, helping his team to see out the victory. After seven rounds of matches, the Lions of Teranga are in second place in their group, just one point behind leaders Congo. The top two face off on Tuesday evening (18:00 CEST).
Luis Díaz and Colombia qualified for the World Cup on Thursday:
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