France Beats Poland 3-1 in FIFA World Cup Last-16 Clash
Giroud Breaks French Scoring Record
France advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Poland in a last-16 clash on Sunday.
Match Highlights
Olivier Giroud scored twice for France, including a historic goal that made him the country's all-time leading scorer with 52 goals. Kylian Mbappé also netted for Les Bleus, while Robert Lewandowski pulled one back for Poland.
The match was a tight affair, with both teams exchanging chances in the first half. However, France took control after the break and eventually secured a comfortable victory.
France's Dominant Performance
France looked sharp from the start and had the better of the chances in the first half. They took the lead through Giroud in the 44th minute, when he headed home from close range.
Poland came out with more purpose in the second half and leveled the scores through Lewandowski in the 55th minute. However, France regained the lead just four minutes later when Mbappé curled a stunning shot into the top corner.
Giroud sealed the victory in the 75th minute with a towering header, making him France's all-time leading scorer. The win sends France into the quarterfinals, where they will face either England or Senegal.
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