Denmark declared war for the Qatar 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 win over France, just to barely pass up the Countries Association Finals.

First-half objectives for Kasper Dolberg and Andreas Skov Olsen put the Danes solidly in the edge to reach the following year's last four, just for rivals Croatia to net two times in the last part to beat Austria and finish top of Gathering A1.

By the by, a guaranteed triumph over World Cup holders France in Copenhagen offered a sharp sign of Denmark's surprisingly strong contender certifications for Qatar, after likewise arriving at the Euro 2020 semi-finals.

Austria's loss guaranteed Les Bleus evaded transfer to the subsequent level, yet for Didier Deschamps, alerts might be ringing after a dreary mission.

With the gamble of the let breathing fall down their necks, it was the guests who began most keen, with Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann conveying early tests for Kasper Schmeichel.

However Denmark consistently made progress, and when Dolberg thrusted by the passed on post to meet Mikkel Damsgaard's get and bobble a completion over Alphonse Areola in the 34th moment, their lead was not a shameful one.

Olsen's rocket of a volley through a packed box after an ineffectively handled corner was a fine completion as well, after five minutes, and it was France who went into the sheds on the back foot.

Endeavors to retaliate after the stretch were incessant, if speculative, with Mbappe practically getting Schmeichel out two times, yet Denmark's down administration demonstrated too wise to ever be broken, owning them for a popular success.