Mbappe sat out the 0-0 draw against the Netherlands after suffering a broken nose during Les Bleus’ 1-0 win over Austria and played this game against the already eliminated Poles in Dortmund wearing a protective mask.
Results in Group B on Monday meant France were already through to the knockout rounds but Didier Deschamps elected to pick the new Real Madrid signing as his side chased the win they needed for top spot.
Mbappe had missed two glorious chances before finally converting from the penalty spot.
Poland veteran Wojciech Szczesny who is retiring from international football at the end of the tournament put up great performace on the night.
Skorupski was one of five changes made by Poland boss Michal Probierz, including a first start of the campaign for Robert Lewandowski. The Barcelona striker saw a first-half header bounce agonisingly wide before France began to turn the screw during the closing minutes of the opening period.
Poland held out but France were ahead in the 56th minute after Jakub Kiwior crudely brought down Ousmane Dembele. Mbappe sent Skorupski the wrong way and whipped off his mask to celebrate the 48th international goal of his career.
Austria stunned Netherlands 3-2 to produce an upset at the ongoing Euro 2024.
Austria has now progressed to the round of 16 of the competition as the group winner.
Despite being handed a tough draw with the Dutch and France, Ralf Rangnick’s side won two of their three games to go top of the standings.
The result meant that Netherlands will now progress to the round of 16 as one of the tournament’s best third-placed sides.
France finished second after recording a win and two draws.
Austria scored inside 6 minutes, when Donyell Malen turned home Alexander Prass’s dangerous cross to score the team’s opening goal.
Austria had chances to add to their lead through Sabitzer and Marko Arnautovic, but the Netherlands were level just 75 seconds into the second half.
The Dutch came out fighting in the second half and equalised when Cody Gakpo curled in a great finish.
Captain Virgil Van Dijk came close to doubling their lead but hie header was parried out for a corner.
However, Austria retook the lead through Romano Schmid’s powerful header, which the unfortunate Stefan de Vrij could only help over the line.
Memphis Depay thought he had earned the Dutch a draw when his close-range volley survived a check for handball by the video assistant referee.
Few minutes later, Sabitzer fired a rocket to the roof top of the net to secure the win for the Austrians.
