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Gary Lineker cries "terrible shame" as France dealt latest World Cup injury blow

Lucas Hernandez has been ruled out for the foreseeable future after the France defender suffered a serious knee injury with his World Cup campaign now over

Daily Mirror

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

How the internet reacted to the Socceroos' 4-1 World Cup defeat to France — from hope and elation to anxiety and gloom

An early goal, and then we paid the toll; here's how the internet reacted to the Socceroos' humbling defeat to France.

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Socceroos enjoy 18 minutes on top of world before reality bites in World Cup defeat to France

Craig Goodwin’s early goal provided a glimmer of possibility that was soon extinguished in a French football lesson

The Guardian - AU

Dazzling Kylian Mbappé displays his range of talents to inspire France win

France have lost top players before this World Cup but they still have their razor-sharp centre-forward to score and set up goals

The Guardian - UK

Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 3 – It's all about Messi and Ronaldo

Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat a Lionel Messi-led Argentina hours before it emerged that the Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo had parted company with Manchester United. But the real star of the day was the underestimated but ever reliable Olivier Giroud.

Radio France Internationale

Today at the World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina and France start in style

One of the biggest shocks in World Cup history took place in Qatar

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Giroud equals goal record as France waltz past Australia in World Cup opener

Olivier Giroud bagged a brace on Tuesday night to draw level with Thierry Henry's record of 51 goals as France came from behind to beat Australia 4-1 and take early control of Group D at the World Cup in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale

France's Adrien Rabiot proves he's ready to put World Cup and Man Utd snubs behind him

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Les Bleus were trailing in their World Cup opener until midfielder Adrien Rabiot grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and showed why Manchester United were so keen to sign him

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud answers France call as dazzling deputies display Didier Deschamps depth in World Cup opener

Four years ago in Russia, Olivier Giroud was an integral part of France’s World Cup success, despite being a centre-forward who did not score.

Evening Standard

Socceroos outclassed by France in first World Cup game in Qatar, with 4-1 scoreline putting Australia in deep hole

An early goal gives the Socceroos hope of an upset, but the superstars turn up for Les Bleus in their Qatar World Cup opener, leaving Australia with a mountain to climb to get out of Group D.

ABC News

Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

Australia landed an early blow before things went downhill.

Newcastle Herald

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

France’s stars shine in resounding 4-1 win over Australia

France came back from an early scare to put four past the Socceroos, with Giroud grabbing two.

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The Guardian - 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 Independent UK

Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record as France power past Australia

The AC Milan striker scored his 50th and 51st international goals in a 4-1 win.

The Independent UK

France turn on style against Australia to remind World Cup why they are champions

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud enjoyed a record night and his partnership with the electric Kylian Mbappe gave Les Bleus a familiar look

The Independent 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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Evening Standard

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud matches Thierry Henry goal record in emphatic comeback win for holders

Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France’s leading goalscorer of all-time as the defending champions opened their latest World Cup title defence with a confident 4-1 comeback win over Australia in Group D.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle United supporters deliver verdict on Garang Kuol World Cup debut

The 18-year-old made his first World Cup appearance in Australia's 4-1 loss to France, becoming the ninth youngest player in World Cup history

Daily Mirror

France survive scare as Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record - 5 talking points

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Reigning World Cup champions France went behind to Craig Goodwin's early strike but claimed all three points thanks to goals from Adrien Rabiot, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe had criticised French stars to thank for helping World Cup turnaround

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Kylian Mbappe scored a fine header and assisted a goal for Olivier Giroud in the second half, but it was the first half efforts of a much-maligned duo which made the difference

Sports Illustrated

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.

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022, Day 3: The schedule, key players, what to expect

What’s in store for Argentina vs Saudi Arabia, Denmark vs Tunisia, Mexico vs Poland, and France vs Australia in Qatar.

France 24

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.

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