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Varane’s return lifts French mood even higher at World Cup

Teammtes embrace France's Kylian Mbappe after he scored his side's first goal against Denmark during a World Cup group D soccer match at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Raphael Varane pushes =Denmark's Andreas Cornelius during a World Cup group D soccer match at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Raphael Varane, second right, goes for a header during the World Cup group D soccer match between France and Denmark, at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with teammate Theo Hernandez after scoring his side's opening goal against Denmark during a World Cup group D soccer match at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Varane’s return lifts French mood even higher at World Cup