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The Socceroos spoke a lot about self-belief before their World Cup opener with France — then reality stepped in

The Socceroos' unshakeable focus on belief ahead of their match-up with defending World Cup champions France looked to have worked for a glorious quarter-hour — then reality intervened, writes Samantha Lewis.

ABC News

World Cup 2022 key events: Historic Saudi win on day 3 in Qatar

Saudi Arabia beats Argentina, nil all for Denmark vs Tunisia and Mexico vs Poland, while France wins over Australia.

Al Jazeera

How the internet reacted to the Socceroos' 4-1 World Cup defeat to France — from hope and elation to anxiety and gloom

An early goal, and then we paid the toll; here's how the internet reacted to the Socceroos' humbling defeat to France.

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Socceroos enjoy 18 minutes on top of world before reality bites in World Cup defeat to France

Craig Goodwin’s early goal provided a glimmer of possibility that was soon extinguished in a French football lesson

The Guardian - AU

Rating the Socceroos players' performances in Australia's 4-1 loss to France at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The Socceroos surprised France with an early goal, but the world champions stormed back into the match and ended up with a thumping win. See how each Australian player did individually.

ABC News

France 4-1 Australia: World Cup player ratings

France’s attacking quartet shone as the defending champions stormed back from conceding an early Craig Goodwin goal

The Guardian - AU

France's Adrien Rabiot proves he's ready to put World Cup and Man Utd snubs behind him

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Les Bleus were trailing in their World Cup opener until midfielder Adrien Rabiot grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and showed why Manchester United were so keen to sign him

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FIFA World Cup: France start title defence with 4-1 win over Australia

NEW DELHI: Record-setter Olivier Giroud scored twice to help defending champions France start their title defence with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. At 36 years and 53 days, first Giroud became the oldest French player to play in the FIFA World Cup and…

The Times of India

Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

Australia landed an early blow before things went downhill.

Newcastle Herald

Giroud equals Henry’s goal record as France survive scare to thrash Australia

France came back from a goal down to beat Australia 4-1 in their opening World Cup Group D match

The Guardian - UK

Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record as France power past Australia

The AC Milan striker scored his 50th and 51st international goals in a 4-1 win.

The Independent UK

France turn on style against Australia to remind World Cup why they are champions

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud enjoyed a record night and his partnership with the electric Kylian Mbappe gave Les Bleus a familiar look

The Independent UK

Newcastle United supporters deliver verdict on Garang Kuol World Cup debut

The 18-year-old made his first World Cup appearance in Australia's 4-1 loss to France, becoming the ninth youngest player in World Cup history

Chronicle Live

France survive scare as Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record - 5 talking points

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Reigning World Cup champions France went behind to Craig Goodwin's early strike but claimed all three points thanks to goals from Adrien Rabiot, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe

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'Huge mistake' - Arsenal supporters deliver William Saliba verdict after Australia goal v France

Arsenal news: William Saliba was included in France's 26-man World Cup squad but was not picked to start in their opening game against Australia

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos form guide: on-fire Garang Kuol signs off before World Cup with brace

With domestic duties now completed and players ready to head to Qatar, how are the 26 Australian players faring?

AAP

Veart: Goodwin deserves Socceroos spot

Craig Goodwin's place in the Socceroos WC squad is testament to the hard work the Adelaide United skipper has put in over the years, says coach Carl Veart.

AAP

Goodwin leads Reds to triumph over Victory

Adelaide United cruised to a 3-0 win over fierce rivals Melbourne Victory thanks to goals from Hiroshi Ibusuki, Craig Goodwin and Ben Warland.

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Qatar-bound Goodwin to go all-out for Reds

Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin has no plans of taking it easy in Adelaide United's grudge ALM match against Melbourne Victory before he heads to the World Cup.

AAP

Kuol in Socceroos' Qatar World Cup squad

Teenager Garang Kuol is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar, but Japan-based goalkeeper Mitch Langerak has been overlooked.

AAP

Arnold ponders Socceroos' World Cup squad

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has been getting advice left, right and centre ahead of naming Australia's 26-man World Cup squad.

The Guardian - AU

Garang Kuol states Socceroos selection case with World Cup squad to be named

The Mariners youngster appears to be in a four-way battle for the final spot in Graham Arnold’s Qatar-bound squad

AAP

Goodwin stars as Socceroos WC spot looms

Craig Goodwin scored one goal and assisted another in his last game before the Socceroos' World Cup squad is announced as Adelaide United beat Western United.

AAP

Reds keen to feast on decimated ALM champs

Reigning A-League Men champions Western United are winless in four games, with Adelaide United hoping to capitalise on their rivals' defensive woes.

AAP

Reds defeat Glory for maiden win

Goals to Craig Goodwin and Hiroshi Ibusuki helped Adelaide United to a 2-1 win over Perth Glory in Adelaide.

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