France reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Sunday with a 3-1 win over Poland to set up a last-eight clash with either England or Senegal. | Sport24news
and then scored two himself as holders France eased into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win overGiroud's opening goal a minute before half-time was his 52nd for his country, allowing him to pass Thierry Henry and become France's all-time record marksman.
France march on to the quarter-finals and are on course to become the first team to successfully defend the World Cup since Brazil 60 years ago. "This team has been united from the beginning and obviously a result like this one confirms that. The joy is shared among everyone."France were overwhelming favourites against a Poland side who limped through the group stage and who had not won a World Cup knockout tie since 1982.
It was a history-making occasion for France but what Deschamps wanted above all was a routine victory and progression to the last eight.Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann were lively in a strong start at a hushed atmosphere at Al Thumama Stadium.The fans were happy to sit back and be thrilled as the big screen at one point showed Mbappe had reached a top speed of 35 kilometres per hour.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mbappe and Lewandowski face off as France take on Poland at World CupIt is a sobering thought that Mbappe, not 24 until later this month, may not yet be at the peak of his powers but he has already scored seven goals in 10 appearances at the World Cup.
Read more »
Clinical Mbappe steers France to World Cup quarters | KickOffKylian Mbappe bagged a brace as Reigning champions France booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 win over Poland. Read more ➡️
Read more »
Giroud and Mbappe fire for France in a record-smashing World Cup clashThe stalwart becomes Les Bleus’ all-time top scorer and Kylian Mbappe notches up a magnificent double
Read more »
France know full well there is more to Poland than LewandowskiMost of France's talk ahead of their last-16 clash with Poland has been about how Les Bleus will handle Robert Lewandowski, but the defending champions are well aware there is much more to the Poles than their big-name striker.
Read more »