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Olivier Giroud: The amiable everyman of French football makes history at Qatar World Cup

Olivier Giroud’s double in the 4-1 win over Australia cemented his France legacy, one guided by the faith and nous of manager Didier Deschamps

The Independent UK

France’s stars shine in resounding 4-1 win over Australia

France came back from an early scare to put four past the Socceroos, with Giroud grabbing two.

Al Jazeera

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

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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

Aurelien Tchouameni fills Pogba-Kante void as France suffocate Australia in big World Cup win

France swamped Australia with high full-backs and midfield runners, showing off a luxury array of attacking threats that will surely make their mark on this World Cup

The Independent UK

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud matches Thierry Henry goal record in emphatic comeback win for holders

Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France’s leading goalscorer of all-time as the defending champions opened their latest World Cup title defence with a confident 4-1 comeback win over Australia in Group D.

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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

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe had criticised French stars to thank for helping World Cup turnaround

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Kylian Mbappe scored a fine header and assisted a goal for Olivier Giroud in the second half, but it was the first half efforts of a much-maligned duo which made the difference

Daily Mirror

Giroud Ties Henry’s France Goal Record in Rout of Australia

France fell behind early but surged by the Socceroos thanks in part to its 36-year-old striker and his star-studded teammates.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2022, Day 3: The schedule, key players, what to expect

What’s in store for Argentina vs Saudi Arabia, Denmark vs Tunisia, Mexico vs Poland, and France vs Australia in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

France firm favourites to start off with win against Australia, despite injuries

France are overwhelming favourites in their opening clash against relative minnows Australia, especially given the presence of the mighty Kylian Mbappé. But Les Bleus fans can be forgiven a few jitters – as a range of injuries afflicts the squad and the curse of World Cup title-holders looms large.

France 24

France World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

France have a squad bursting with quality but recent performances suggest Didier Deschamps is still trying to find the right formula between youthful promise and World Cup-winning experience

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Kylian Mbappe: Holders France need superstar to put team first in World Cup defence

The PSG forward leads a weaker Les Bleus side than the one that lifted the trophy four years ago

The Independent UK

Why Karim Benzema’s absence could improve France’s World Cup chances

Neither of Les Bleus’ two World Cup triumphs contained a goal from their main striker at the time

The Independent UK

France vs Australia confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of World Cup fixture tonight

Everything you need to know as the reigning champions start their title defence in Group D

The Guardian - UK

France put faith in Mbappé as injury-hit holders begin their defence

Les Bleus’ hopes of emulating Brazil may rest on their superstar forward avoiding a repeat of Pelé’s fate in 1962

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Asharq Al-Awsat

France Faces Midfield Battle against Australia at World Cup

Even without the injured Karim Benzema, defending World Cup champion France has plenty of attacking power. Most teams would love to have either Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann or Olivier Giroud in their forward line, let alone all three. They have 119 international goals between them, plus an abundance of speed,…

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps hints at why he won't replace Karim Benzema with Kylian Mbappe plan

France boss Didier Deschamps is having to rejig his frontline after Karim Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup through injury with a new role for Kylian Mbappe

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Star Karim Benzema Out for World Cup with Leg Injury

One month after raising the Ballon d’Or in triumph to crown his remarkable rise, Karim Benzema’s dream of winning the World Cup is over before he has even played a game in Qatar. Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that its star striker…

The Independent UK

Star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with thigh tear

Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes have taken a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training

Daily Mirror

France hint at World Cup starting line-up with notable William Saliba decision

France are preparing for their World Cup opener against Australia on Tuesday but in-form Arsenal defender William Saliba may not be in the starting XI for Les Bleus

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud explains why France dressing room won't miss Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba was ruled out of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar with a knee injury having been an important member of France's on and off field success in Russia four years ago

Daily Mirror

Benjamin Pavard delivers transfer blow to Man Utd despite "considering new projects"

Manchester United have been linked with Benjamin Pavard in recent months and the Bayern Munich defender is open to pursuing a new challenge - under certain conditions

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