Defending champion France defeated Poland 3-1 in the Round of 16 to advance in the 2022 World Cup.
In the first half, French striker Olivier Giroud opened the scoring. It was Giroud’s 52nd goal for his country, allowing him to pass Thierry Henry as France’s all-time leading goal-scorer.
In the second half, 24-year-old sensation Kylian Mbappé doubled the French advantage when he found the back of the net.
Then in stoppage time, it was Mbappé again. In the 90th minute, he found the back of the net for the fifth time in the tournament.
The young superstar’s five goals in World Cup 2022 thus far lead the golden boot race.
In the final moments of the game, Poland was awarded a penalty for a handball against France in the box. Robert Lewandowski stepped up to the spot. Hugo Lloris stopped the first attempt but was off his line too early. Lewandowski got a second crack and scored to earn Poland a consolation goal.
The French will face the winner of our next match — England vs Senegal — on Saturday.
