World Cup holders stunned in competitive home defeat as Andreas Cornelius seal victory for Denmark

Denmark won France 2-1 at Stade de France

Andreas Cornelius came off the bench for Denmark to help them stun France with two goals as they came from behind to defeat Les Bleus in their Nations League clash at the Stade de France.

Karim Benzema had a first-half effort ruled out for offside but he made no mistake in the 51st minute with a sublime goal to open the scoring.

UEFA Nation League: France 1:2 Denmark

Match report as Denmark substitute Andreas Cornelius scored twice as they came from behind to beat holders France in the Nations League at the Stade de France.

Karim Benzema opened the scoring with a stunning effort, cutting in from the right wing before dummying his way past three defenders and slotting in.

Cornelius volleyed in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's ball over the top to level.

And the 60th-minute substitute won the game when he ran on to a long ball before firing in from a tight angle.

It was the first time the former Cardiff striker has scored twice in an international game.

Both sides had several chances in a lively opening game to group A1. In the first half Denmark's Joakim Maehle hit the outside of the post and Benzema had a goal disallowed for offside.

In between Cornelius' two goals, France's N'Golo Kante crashed a shot off the post and Denmark's Christian Eriksen forced a save from Hugo Lloris.

On a bad night for the defending champions, France lost Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane to injury.

France boss Didier Deschamps missed the game following the death of his father during the week.