With their large victory (2-4) over Australia, the world champions are leaders of their group ahead of the Eagles of Carthage.
France has successfully entered the 2022 World Cup by dominating (4-1) Australia on Tuesday, November 22, for the second match of the day in Group D. With this success the French (3 pts, +3) take the lead in their group. They are ahead of the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia (1 pt, 0) who, a few hours earlier, drew (0-0) with Denmark (1 pt, 0). The Australians (0 pt, -3) close the march.
Things started badly for the world champions. Craig Goodwin opened the score for Australia in the 9th minute. After a short moment of hesitation and doubts, Didier Deschamps' men took the game in their hands. They will be rewarded in the 27th minute with the equalization of Adrien Rabiot.
After his goal, the Juventus midfielder will be an assistant on the second French goal signed Olivier Giroud (32nd). Kylian Mbappé added to the score before half-time (45th).
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚̀𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚́𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙚 ! 👌
Les Bleus lancent de la plus belle des manières leur Coupe du Monde 🔥🇫🇷4-1🇦🇺 | #FRAAUS | #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/I8ORIZn2pc
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) November 22, 2022
But the hero of the inaugural evening of the French at the World Cup is called Giroud. The AC Milan striker, who scored a brace in the 50th minute, joins Thierry Henry at the top of the French team's scoring charts. The two have 51 goals each.
71' Le doublé de Girouuuuuuuuuud !!! 🔥
Avec ce but, @_OlivierGiroud_ égale le record du nombre de buts en Bleu de Thierry Henry (51) 🤜🤛
🇫🇷4-1🇦🇺 | #FRAAUS | #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/ZVN1YmDqnV
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) November 22, 2022
The second day of Group D will be played on Saturday, November 26. Tunisia will face Australia (10am GMT) while France will face Denmark (4pm).
