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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.

France 24

Karim Benzema helps Real Madrid make Cristiano Ronaldo transfer decision despite Chelsea 'talks'

Cristiano Ronaldo has been talk of the town in recent weeks as an exit from Manchester United looks increasingly likely but it remains unclear where he could end up next

Football London

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.

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World Cup 2022, Day 3: The schedule, key players, what to expect

What’s in store for Argentina vs Saudi Arabia, Denmark vs Tunisia, Mexico vs Poland, and France vs Australia in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

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

Daily Mirror

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.

France 24

Ibrahima Konate set for latest landmark after winning over Virgil van Dijk and Didier Deschamps

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set for the biggest landmark of his career to date as he is expected to start France's World Cup clash with Australia

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Kylian Mbappe: Holders France need superstar to put team first in World Cup defence

The PSG forward leads a weaker Les Bleus side than the one that lifted the trophy four years ago

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

The Independent UK

France vs Australia live stream: How to watch World Cup fixture online and on TV tonight

Everything you need to know as the reigning champions start their title defence in Group D

The Independent UK

France vs Australia confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of World Cup fixture tonight

Everything you need to know as the reigning champions start their title defence in Group D

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022: France vs Australia match preview

The current champions seem confident that they can overcome the well-drilled and pragmatic Australian team.

Al Jazeera

Today at the World Cup: Argentina and France prepare for openers

On Monday, England made an impressive start by thrashing Iran

The Independent UK

France put faith in Mbappé as injury-hit holders begin their defence

Les Bleus’ hopes of emulating Brazil may rest on their superstar forward avoiding a repeat of Pelé’s fate in 1962

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The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps confident France can cope with absence of leading players at World Cup

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema pulled out of the World Cup over the weekend due to injury

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema injury theory emerges after France staff doubted Real Madrid star's story

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup, with reigning champions France forced to defend their title in Qatar without the Real Madrid forward

The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps confident France can cope with absence of leading players

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema pulled out of the World Cup over the weekend due to injury.

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,…

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Manchester Evening News

Didier Deschamps explains why Manchester United striker Martial has not been called up to France squad

Man United forward Anthony Martial will not be replacing the injured Karim Benzema in France's World Cup squad.

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe forced to wait as Qatar World Cup remains in thrall to Lionel Messi

The 2022 World Cup was the year Mbappe was supposed to take over – but Messi comes into his final World Cup having returned to the peak of his powers

The Guardian - AU

Differing values: Socceroos look to team spirit to shock richly talented France

Australia coach Graham Arnold will rely on his players to have each other’s backs when they meet the millionaire world champions

Daily Mirror

Former France World Cup manager felt "bored" during historic 2018 success

France lifted their second World Cup title in Russia back in 2018 but despite the success, one former manager of Les Bleus was not left particularly enamoured with Didier Deschamps’ side

Chronicle Live

Karim Benzema suffers same World Cup blow that Newcastle United legend once did

Reigning Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan also stayed at home in 1978 as England failed to qualify

Manchester Evening News

'Such disrespect' - Manchester United fans react to Anthony Martial World Cup decision

France striker Karim Benzema had to withdraw from the World Cup after picking up a thigh injury

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for Qatar 2022

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