France beats Poland 3:1 to advance to quarterfinals of FIFA 2022 World Cup
In the Round of 16 game, defending champion France defeated Poland 3-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup. Olivier Giroud, a French striker, scored the game’s opening goal in the first half. Giroud surpassed Thierry Henry to become France’s all-time best scorer with 52 goals for his nation.
The French lead was increased in the second half by 24-year-old sensation Kylian Mbappé, who scored. Then, during stoppage time, Mbappé made a comeback. For the fifth time in the competition, he scored in the final minute. The youthful sensation is now leading the race for the golden boot with five goals in World Cup 2022.
Poland received a penalty in the dying seconds of the match after France was handballed in the box. Robert Lewandowski approached the target. Hugo Lloris stopped the initial attempt, but he was too early off his line. After another attempt, Lewandowski scored to give Poland a consolation.
France will now face the winner of the England vs. Senegal game in the quarterfinal game slated for Saturday.