WEB Watch highlights of France v Poland at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
France and Poland squared off in the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Poland and France both got multiple shots off early in the match. It was a tense and even affair, with both teams having chances to take the lead. However, it was France who eventually broke the deadlock in the 44th minute through Olivier Giroud. The goal was Giroud's 52nd for France, moving him one ahead of Thierry Henry as the country's all-time top scorer.
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Giroud's goal gave France a deserved lead and they went on to dominate the second half. Kylian Mbappé made it 2-0 in the 74th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box. Mbappé then added another in the 90th minute to seal a 3-1 win for France.
The victory sees France advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, where they will face England. Poland, meanwhile, are eliminated from the tournament.
Conclusion
France's victory was a deserved one. They were the better team on the day and Giroud's record-breaking goal was a fitting way to win the match. France will now be confident of going all the way in the World Cup, while Poland can be proud of their performance in Qatar.
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