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France advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup after earning a dominant 3-1 win over Poland in a round of 16 match at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar on Sunday, December 4.    The first goal came from Olivier Giroud, who capitalized off a pass from Kylian Mbappé in the 44th …

Olivier Giroud netted twice to become France’s joint record scorer as they fought back to put Australia to the sword, opening their World Cup defence with a 4-1 win in Group D on Tuesday, which silenced talk of a holders’ curse. Australia had taken a stunning lead at Al Janoub …

Well, who saw that coming? Day three of the World Cup 2022 (opens in new tab) in Qatar kicked off with one of the tournament’s greatest shocks ever, as Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat Argentina.   It was a disastrous start to what was expected to be a …

Giroud ties Henry starts Golden boot chase, Mbappe answers critics as defending champions France comeback to beat Australia. Australia shocked France with an early goal when Craig Goodwin converted a cross by Mathew Leckie. France did not panic as in the 27th minute were level when Adrien Rabiot headed in …

It was a night of joy for Oliver Giroud who became the defending champions’ joint all-time highest goalscorer, equalling Thierry Henry’s tally of 51 goals. Kylian Mbappe also put on a show for the French side, grabbing a goal and an assist at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah. …