Giroud and Mbappe fire for France in a record-smashing World Cup clash

France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their first goal against Poland with teammate Kylian Mbappe at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, December 4 2022. Picture: HANNAH MCKAY/REUTERS

Doha — France beat Poland 3-1 in a record-smashing World Cup last-16 clash on Sunday in which Olivier Giroud became France’s outright all-time top scorer and Kylian Mbappe scored a magnificent double. France were relentless on the attack as they pushed for an opening goal but could not unlock a sturdy Poland until just before the break when Mbappe played a pinpoint ball through to Giroud, who hammered it past a diving Wojciech Szczesny to claim his 52nd goal for Les Bleus.

Holders France continued to press after the break, with Giroud almost netting a second when he flicked Jules Kounde’s cross just past the near post. But Mbappe did not miss in the 74th minute, unleashing a missile from just inside the penalty area that shot into the top corner. Mbappe was not done, adding a second goal in stoppage time with another screamer to seal the win and take his total for the tournament to five.France will next face the winners of the England vs Senegal game, being played later on Sunday.

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