France, Belgium Win to Reach World Cup; Dutch Slip to Draw

France, Belgium Win to Reach World Cup; Dutch Slip to Draw
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup 2022 group D qualifying soccer match between France and Kazakhstan in Paris France on Nov. 13, 2021. Michel Euler/AP Photo
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PARIS—While Kylian Mbappe’s four goals in an 8–0 rout of Kazakhstan ensured defending champion France reached next year’s World Cup along with victorious Belgium, the Netherlands failed to join them Saturday after conceding two late goals.

Belgium was less spectacular beating Estonia 3–1 at home but has an unassailable five point-lead over second-place Wales, which beat Belarus 5–1 in Cardiff and has a three-point lead over the Czech Republic for a playoff spot.