France vs Australia, FIFA World Cup Highlights: Olivier Giroud Brace Helps France Beat Australia 4-1

FIFA World Cup 2022, France vs Australia Highlights: Olivier Giroud's brace and a goal each from Adrien Rabiot and Kylian Mbappe helped France make a winning start to their World Cup title defence on Tuesday.

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Updated:November 23, 2022 02:58 am IST

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France vs Australia, FIFA World Cup Highlights: Olivier Giroud Brace Helps France Beat Australia 4-1

FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights, France vs Australia: Olivier Giroud scored in 32nd and 71st minute.© AFP

FIFA World Cup 2022 Live, France vs Australia Highlights: Olivier Giroud's brace and a goal each from Adrien Rabiot and Kylian Mbappe helped France make a winning start to their World Cup title defence on Tuesday. The side defeated Australia 4-1 in a Group D match at the Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar. France started the game with some good attack in display but they were Australia who scored the first goal, courtesy Craig Goodwin. However, the 2018 champions bounced back with Rabiot's goal and dictated terms in the rest of the game to eventually seal a comfortable win. (MATCH-CENTRE)

Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Football Match between France and Australia straight from Al Janoub Stadium, Qatar:

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November23202202:35 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Full Time!!!
There is the full time whistle from referee and France have won this game by a 4-1 margin. They dominated this game ever since Adrien Rabiot scored the equaliser for them. A brace from Olivier Giroud and a goal from Kylain Mbappe also played a key role in France making a winning start to their title defence in Qatar.
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November23202202:24 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Giroud substituted!
Marcus Thuram has substituted Olivier Giroud for France. The latter was brilliant on the field today, scoring a brace to lead France's comeback in the game.

FRA 4-1 AUS (89')
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November23202202:17 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Mbappe in the attack!
Kylain Mbappe entered the box from the left side but he was well blocked by Australia defenders. He eventually passed the ball with a chip but it was intercepted by Australian defence.

FRA 4-1 AUS (82')
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November23202202:13 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: GOAL!!!
Olivier Giroud scores his second goal of the game. France now lead 4-1 against Australia in the 72nd minute. Australia are well behind in the game now.
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November23202202:04 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: GOAL!!!
GOAL!!! Kylian Mbappe opens his account in the 68th minute and France lead 3-1 against Australia now. It was a glancing header from Mbappe.
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November23202201:56 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Chance for Mbappe!!!
Kylian Mbappe got a good pass into the box, but he failed to utilize it. A better running speed on the left side of the box could have helped him transform it into a goal. The score is 2-1 in favour of France.
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November23202201:46 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Chance missed!!!
Olivier Giroud mishit the volley he received from Theo Hernandez. Had Giroud got it from the sweet spot of his boot, France would have been in a more dominating position.

FRA 2-1 AUS (50')
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November23202201:38 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: 2nd half underway!
The second half has started! France will look to get at least one more goal to have a comfortable cushion.
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November23202201:26 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Half-time!!!
It's half-time in the game and France are 2-1 ahead of Australia. Craig Goodwin scored the opener for Australia, but goals from Adrien Rabiot and Olivier Giroud has kept them ahead.

FRA 2-1 AUS
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November23202201:20 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Close chance for Australia!
Australia could have got the leveller but Jackson Irvine's header hit the left post! France continue to lead in the match as extra six minutes have been added before the end of the first-half.

FRA 2-1 AUS (45+2')
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November23202201:06 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: GOAL!!!
An easy goal from Olivier Giroud and France are now leading in this game! Two goals for the defending champions in a span of only five minutes. A simple way of boasting of your potential!

FRA 2-1 AUS (32')
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November23202201:02 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: GOAL!!!
Adrien Rabiot has scored the equaliser for France!!! He received a long pass from Theo Hernandez and netted the ball with a powerful header. The score is 1 all now.
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November23202200:54 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: What an attempt!
Mitchell Duke almost put Australia 2-0 up. He got a chance at a distance far away from the post and executed a powerful swirling shot towards the right post, but the ball swung too much to leave the post.

FRA 0-1 AUS (22')
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November23202200:44 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: GOAL!!!
Against the run of play, they are Australia who have got a goal. Craig Goodwin is their man! He has scored a beautiful and powerful goal to help the side lead 1-0 against France.

FRA 0-1 AUS (9')
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November23202200:38 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Beautiful dribbling from Mbappe!
Kylian Mbappe showed some great skills near the box but eventually lost the ball possession, courtesy the alert defense of Australia. This is a good start for France and they are looking really good today.

FRA 0-0 AUS (5')
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November23202200:34 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Match has started!
The Group D match between France and Australia has started at the Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar. The defending champions have kicked off on a dominating note.
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November23202200:26 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Time for national anthems!
Players of both the teams -- France and Australia -- are out for their respective national anthems.
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November23202200:00 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: France's recent record
France haven't been in the best of form, coming into the tournament, winning just one of their six UEFA Nations League A games. They drew two and lost three, narrowly missing out on relegation.
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November22202223:43 (IST)
France vs Australia LIVE: The line-ups are out
FRA XI: Lloris, Pavard, Upamecano, Hernandez, Konate, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Griezmann, Dembele, Mbappe, Giroud.

AUS XI: Ryan, Atkinson, Rowles, Souttar, Behich, Mooy, McGree, Irvine, Leckie, Goodwin, Duke.
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November22202221:21 (IST)
FIFA World Cup 2022: Welcome guys!
Hello everyone, welcome to this space. Defending champions France kick off their FIFA 2022 World Cup campaign today with a game against Australia in Group D at the Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar. Stay connected for all the updates related to the match!
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Team	M	W	L	PTS	NRR
IND	9	9	0	18	+2.570
SA	9	7	2	14	+1.261
AUS	9	7	2	14	+0.841
NZ	9	5	4	10	+0.743
PAK	9	4	5	8	-0.199

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Virat Kohli Virat Kohli	765	95.62
Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma	597	54.27
Quinton de Kock Quinton de Kock	594	59.40
Rachin Ravindra Rachin Ravindra	578	64.22
Daryl Mitchell Daryl Mitchell	552	69.00

Player	Wickets	Eco
Mohammed Shami Mohammed Shami	24	5.26
Adam Zampa Adam Zampa	23	5.36
Dilshan Madushanka Dilshan Madushanka	21	6.70
Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah	20	4.06
Gerald Coetzee Gerald Coetzee	20	6.23

Player	Matches	Goals
Kylian Mbappe France	7	8
Lionel Messi Argentina	7	7
Olivier Giroud France	6	4
Julián Álvarez Argentina	7	4
Enner Valencia Ecuador	3	3

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Harry Kane England	5	3
Lionel Messi Argentina	7	3
Ivan Perisic Croatia	7	3
Antoine Griezmann France	7	3
Bruno Fernandes Portugal	4	3