France advances to World Cup Quarterfinals with 3-1 win over Poland
Giroud breaks French scoring record
Goals by Giroud, Mbappe, and Lewandowski
PARIS, France - Olivier Giroud scored a record-breaking goal as France beat Poland 3-1 in the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. Giroud's goal in the 44th minute was his 52nd for France, moving him past Thierry Henry as the country's all-time leading scorer. Kylian Mbappé added two more goals for France in the second half, while Robert Lewandowski scored a consolation goal for Poland in the 90th minute.
The win sends France into the quarterfinals, where they will face England on Saturday. Poland is eliminated from the tournament.
France got off to a strong start and had several chances to score in the first half. Giroud came close to opening the scoring in the 10th minute, but his header was saved by Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Mbappé also had a good chance in the 20th minute, but his shot went just wide of the post.
Poland had a few chances of their own in the first half, but they were unable to find the back of the net. Lewandowski had a good chance in the 30th minute, but his shot was blocked by France defender Jules Koundé.
France finally broke the deadlock in the 44th minute when Giroud scored from close range after a cross from Mbappé. It was Giroud's 52nd goal for France, moving him past Henry as the country's all-time leading scorer.
France doubled their lead in the 74th minute when Mbappé scored a stunning goal. Mbappé received a pass from Giroud and then dribbled past two Poland defenders before firing a shot into the top corner of the net.
Mbappé added another goal in the 90th minute to seal the victory for France. The goal was Mbappé's ninth of the tournament, making him the leading scorer in this year's World Cup.
Poland scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute when Lewandowski converted a penalty kick. It was Lewandowski's second goal of the tournament.
The win was a deserved one for France, who were the better team throughout the match. Poland had a few chances, but they were unable to take advantage of them. France will now face England in the quarterfinals, while Poland is eliminated from the tournament.
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