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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

Coman Leaves France Training Session Ahead of Denmark Clash

Kingsley Coman has left France's training session on Thursday, two days before the defending champions face Denmark in Group D of the World Cup in Qatar. The forward walked off the pitch with no apparent injury in a session that was attended by all players, including Raphael Varane who missed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

FIFA World Cup: 'Go-karting' Giroud helps France zoom past opening hurdle

France first defending champs since Brazil in 2006 to win opening game

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Arsenal star William Saliba set to feature for France amid World Cup debut delay

William Saliba has been a standout performer for Arsenal so far this season resulting in him being called up for France at the World Cup - but he did not get on the pitch against Australia

Football London

Gary Lineker cries "terrible shame" as France dealt latest World Cup injury blow

Lucas Hernandez has been ruled out for the foreseeable future after the France defender suffered a serious knee injury with his World Cup campaign now over

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud defies critics to match Thierry Henry record and soothe injury-hit France in big World Cup win

Has one person’s aptitude for a task ever been so justifiably questioned, yet so undeniably clear?

Evening Standard

France injury woe mounts as Lucas Hernandez ruled out of World Cup 2022

France defender Lucas Hernandez has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after rupturing his ACL just minutes into last night’s 4-1 win over Australia.

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Lucas Hernandez: France defender out of World Cup with knee injury

Didier Deschamps was already without five high-profile players in Qatar due to injury

The Independent UK

Edu receives key Arsenal William Saliba contract boost amid surprise France World Cup decision

Didier Deschamps hands Arsenal a William Saliba contract boost amid his France World Cup omission

Football London

Giroud equals goal record as France waltz past Australia in World Cup opener

Olivier Giroud bagged a brace on Tuesday night to draw level with Thierry Henry's record of 51 goals as France came from behind to beat Australia 4-1 and take early control of Group D at the World Cup in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale

France's Adrien Rabiot proves he's ready to put World Cup and Man Utd snubs behind him

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

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud answers France call as dazzling deputies display Didier Deschamps depth in World Cup opener

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.

Evening Standard

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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The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

France survive scare as Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record - 5 talking points

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

Football London

'Huge mistake' - Arsenal supporters deliver William Saliba verdict after Australia goal v France

Arsenal news: William Saliba was included in France's 26-man World Cup squad but was not picked to start in their opening game against Australia

Football London

'Konate over Saliba?!' - France confirmed line-up vs Australia sparks Arsenal Twitter meltdown

Latest Arsenal news includes fan reaction to William Saliba's role for France in their World Cup opener against Austraila

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Didier Deschamps' shock William Saliba France decision hands Arsenal perfect transfer blueprint

Didier Deschamps' decision to leave out William Saliba for France's World Cup opener against Australia in Qatar hands Mikel Arteta the ideal transfer blueprint for January

France 24

France pummel Australia as Giroud equals Henry's goal-scoring record

Current champions France started their World Cup campaign in fine style with their 4-1 victory over Australia, capped by a brace from Olivier Giroud, who matched Thierry Henry's 51-goal record for Les Bleus. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the match unfolded.

Football London

William Saliba given major World Cup blow ahead of France clash amid Didier Deschamps choice

Arsenal news: Saliba given chance to impress for France but isn't expected to start for Les Bleus.

Radio France Internationale

France skipper Lloris calls on squad to revel in the pressure at the World Cup

France skipper Hugo Lloris urged his teammates to embrace the pressure of starting their World Cup campaign on Tuesday as defending champions and shrug off the absence of key players.

Daily Mirror

Arsene Wenger makes World Cup prediction - "My number one favourite"

France are looking to retain their World Cup title after winning the competition four years ago and former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has tipped Les Bleus to do so

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe set World Cup challenge by France boss after Karim Benzema blow

France begin their 2022 World Cup campaign against Australia on Tuesday evening but will be without their talismanic striker Karim Benzema, who withdrew on Saturday

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.

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