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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

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.

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

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

Doha (AFP) - Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as holders France recovered to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup off to a winning start Tuesday.

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

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,…

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

Doha (AFP) - Defending champions France are hoping Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be fit enough to feature in their opening World Cup match against Australia, with teammate Adrien Rabiot insisting both are "determined to play".