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France face biggest group stage challenge against a solid Denmark

France and Denmark go into their match on Saturday as Group D’s clear favourites for winners and runners-up, respectively. Les Bleus will be full of confidence after smashing Australia 4-1 in their opening match just after Denmark drew against Tunisia – but France will have little cause for complacency after…

France 24

The Socceroos spoke a lot about self-belief before their World Cup opener with France — then reality stepped in

The Socceroos' unshakeable focus on belief ahead of their match-up with defending World Cup champions France looked to have worked for a glorious quarter-hour — then reality intervened, writes Samantha Lewis.

ABC News

France 4-1 Australia: World Cup player ratings

France’s attacking quartet shone as the defending champions stormed back from conceding an early Craig Goodwin goal

The Guardian - AU

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FIFA World Cup: France start title defence with 4-1 win over Australia

NEW DELHI: Record-setter Olivier Giroud scored twice to help defending champions France start their title defence with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. At 36 years and 53 days, first Giroud became the oldest French player to play in the FIFA World Cup and…

The Times of India

Olivier Giroud: The amiable everyman of French football makes history at Qatar World Cup

Olivier Giroud’s double in the 4-1 win over Australia cemented his France legacy, one guided by the faith and nous of manager Didier Deschamps

The Independent UK

Giroud equals Henry’s goal record as France survive scare to thrash Australia

France came back from a goal down to beat Australia 4-1 in their opening World Cup Group D match

The Guardian - UK

Aurelien Tchouameni fills Pogba-Kante void as France suffocate Australia in big World Cup win

France swamped Australia with high full-backs and midfield runners, showing off a luxury array of attacking threats that will surely make their mark on this World Cup

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Giroud Ties Henry’s France Goal Record in Rout of Australia

France fell behind early but surged by the Socceroos thanks in part to its 36-year-old striker and his star-studded teammates.

Sports Illustrated

France firm favourites to start off with win against Australia, despite injuries

France are overwhelming favourites in their opening clash against relative minnows Australia, especially given the presence of the mighty Kylian Mbappé. But Les Bleus fans can be forgiven a few jitters – as a range of injuries afflicts the squad and the curse of World Cup title-holders looms large.

France 24

Why Karim Benzema’s absence could improve France’s World Cup chances

Neither of Les Bleus’ two World Cup triumphs contained a goal from their main striker at the time

The Independent UK

Socceroos' World Cup Group D preview: The challenges, the opportunities, and the players to watch

While the build-up to Qatar has focused on issues off the field, there is still some football to be played on it. Samantha Lewis previews Group D and lays out Australia's possible path forward.

ABC News

France Faces Midfield Battle against Australia at World Cup

Even without the injured Karim Benzema, defending World Cup champion France has plenty of attacking power. Most teams would love to have either Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann or Olivier Giroud in their forward line, let alone all three. They have 119 international goals between them, plus an abundance of speed,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How champions France could line up after Karim Benzema is ruled out of World Cup

France will have to defend their World Cup crown without Karim Benzema after the Real Madrid man was ruled out through injury leaving Didier Deschamps to assess his options

Daily Mirror

France Star Karim Benzema Out for World Cup with Leg Injury

One month after raising the Ballon d’Or in triumph to crown his remarkable rise, Karim Benzema’s dream of winning the World Cup is over before he has even played a game in Qatar. Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that its star striker…

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The Independent UK

Star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with thigh tear

Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes have taken a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training

Manchester Evening News

Cristiano Ronaldo alternatives on a budget could help Manchester United lift Europa League

Man Utd could soon need a striker for a reasonable fee and who isn't cup-tied

Daily Mirror

France hint at World Cup starting line-up with notable William Saliba decision

France are preparing for their World Cup opener against Australia on Tuesday but in-form Arsenal defender William Saliba may not be in the starting XI for Les Bleus

Evening Standard

France vs Australia lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today

Defending champions France have been hit with another huge injury blow with Karim Benzema ruled out of the whole World Cup as they begin their defence against Australia tonight.

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Al Jazeera

World Cup 2018: First final for Croatia, second title for France

As was the case in the last World Cup, the holders were knocked out in the first round.

The Independent UK

Betting odds World Cup 2022: Tips for winner, golden boot and more

The Qatar World Cup is almost here with the tournament and race to win the golden boot wide open

Radio France Internationale

France reveals its World Cup squad to defend title in Qatar

France coach Didier Deschamps has revealed the 25-man squad tasked with defending their title in Qatar. Raphael Varane is on board, despite the defender's recent injury problems, as is 36-year-old striker Olivier Giroud.

Football London

France World Cup 2022 squad revealed as William Saliba and Wesley Fofana decisions made

France have officially announced their squad for the 2022 World Cup, including plenty of names Didier Deschamps has used previously

Daily Mirror

FIFA 23 TOTW 6 squad revealed featuring PSG, Barcelona and Manchester United stars

Latest FIFA 23 news from Mirror as the official Team of the Week 6 (TOTW 6) squad is officially revealed by EA Sports, and will be available in packs from 18:00 PM BST on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

The Independent UK

Ousmane Dembele inspires Barcelona to big win over Athletic Club

Dembele headed a 12th-minute opener and subsequently set up goals for Sergi Roberto on 18 minutes and Robert Lewandowski four minutes later

The Independent UK

Dusan Vlahovic earns overdue win for Juventus while Atalanta move top

In Spain, Antoine Griezmann scored Atletico Madrid’s winner against Athletic Bilbao.

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