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World Cup Champions Curse Is No Match for Mbappe, France

If ever a team were going to be susceptible to the troubling trend plaguing defending World Cup champions, it’d be France. But this group and its star are different.

Sports Illustrated

Mbappe scores 2, France reaches knockout stage of World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and put defending champion France into the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Denmark

The Independent UK

Alan Shearer perfectly sums up Kylian Mbappe after France heroics at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe starred for France as they defeated Denmark to progress into the knockout stages of this year's World Cup, with the PSG attacker scoring twice to hand his side the win

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Attacking variety leaves France capable of defending World Cup crown as Kylian Mbappe shines in Denmark win

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Denmark to become the first side to confirm their place in the last-16 in another statement from the holders.

Evening Standard

Kylian Mbappé double fires France into last 16 with victory over Denmark

Kylian Mbappé scored twice to guide holders France into the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Denmark

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappe fires France into World Cup knockout rounds with win over Denmark

France 2-1 Denmark: The superstar striker grabbed two more goals as the reigning champions saw off the challenge of a competitive Danish side

The Independent UK

France 2-1 Denmark: Kylian Mbappe nets brace as Les Blues cruise into World Cup last-16

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France became the first side to book their place in the last-16 of the World Cup, sealed with a 2-1 win over Denmark.

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Hugo Lloris issues caution to France team-mates about "underrated" Denmark

France began their 2022 World Cup with a comfortably 4-1 victory over Australia but despite their form, Les Bleus' skipper Hugo Lloris is underestimating Denmark

Daily Mirror

France face biggest group stage challenge against a solid Denmark

France and Denmark go into their match on Saturday as Group D’s clear favourites for winners and runners-up, respectively. Les Bleus will be full of confidence after smashing Australia 4-1 in their opening match just after Denmark drew against Tunisia – but France will have little cause for complacency after…

France 24

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

France 4-1 Australia: World Cup player ratings

France’s attacking quartet shone as the defending champions stormed back from conceding an early Craig Goodwin goal

The Guardian - AU

FIFA World Cup: France start title defence with 4-1 win over Australia

NEW DELHI: Record-setter Olivier Giroud scored twice to help defending champions France start their title defence with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. At 36 years and 53 days, first Giroud became the oldest French player to play in the FIFA World Cup and…

The Times of India

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

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

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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

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.

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.

The Independent UK

Why Karim Benzema’s absence could improve France’s World Cup chances

Neither of Les Bleus’ two World Cup triumphs contained a goal from their main striker at the time

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Socceroos' World Cup Group D preview: The challenges, the opportunities, and the players to watch

While the build-up to Qatar has focused on issues off the field, there is still some football to be played on it. Samantha Lewis previews Group D and lays out Australia's possible path forward.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Faces Midfield Battle against Australia at World Cup

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,…

Daily Mirror

How champions France could line up after Karim Benzema is ruled out of World Cup

France will have to defend their World Cup crown without Karim Benzema after the Real Madrid man was ruled out through injury leaving Didier Deschamps to assess his options

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Star Karim Benzema Out for World Cup with Leg Injury

One month after raising the Ballon d’Or in triumph to crown his remarkable rise, Karim Benzema’s dream of winning the World Cup is over before he has even played a game in Qatar. Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that its star striker…

The Independent UK

Star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with thigh tear

Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes have taken a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training

Manchester Evening News

Cristiano Ronaldo alternatives on a budget could help Manchester United lift Europa League

Man Utd could soon need a striker for a reasonable fee and who isn't cup-tied

Daily Mirror

France hint at World Cup starting line-up with notable William Saliba decision

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

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