FIFA World Cup, France's road to final: Le Bleus journey in Qatar all the way to losing Argentina in summit clash
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup, France's road to final: Le Bleus journey in Qatar all the way to losing Argentina in summit clash

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Despite having the Golden Boot winner and third-top scorer among their ranks, France lost the FIFA World Cup final to Argentina in penalty shootout. Here’s a look at France’s results at the FIFA World Cup so far, and summarising each game they have played until now: Group D France 4-1 Australia France 2-1 Denmark Tunisia 1-0 France Knockout stage Round of 16: France 3-1 Poland Quarter-finals: England 1-2 France Semi-finals: France 2-0 Morocco Final: Argentina 3-3 France Group stage France 4-1 Australia France began their FIFA World Cup title defence in positive fashion, beating Australia 4-1 in their group stage opener. Semi-final: France 2-0 Morocco Morocco’s dream run in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where they became the first African team and only the third country neither from Europe nor from South America to reach the semi-finals, ended at the hands of France in the second semi-final at the Al Bayt Stadium on 14 December. Final: Argentina 3-3 France Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in the World Cup final, he was the tournament’s leading scorer in Qatar, and he still missed out on winning a second straight title.

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France survive as Ronaldo goes quietly into the night
8 months, 3 weeks ago

France survive as Ronaldo goes quietly into the night

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: It wasn’t till the penalties that the dizzying, dazzling array of attacking talent came to the fore. France are among the top four teams without having scored from open play in over 500 minutes and, as per Opta, 86 non-penalty shots. Including a World Cup final in Germany where they had come to grief against a goal post, France …

Emiliano Martinez faces probe, France FA files complaint over Kylian Mbappe taunts after World up win
2 years, 3 months ago

Emiliano Martinez faces probe, France FA files complaint over Kylian Mbappe taunts after World up win

The Hindu  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who also won the Golden Glove, has been subject to a probe after Noel Le Graet, the president of the French Football Federation, confirmed that he has lodged a formal complaint with Argentina Football Association over the goalkeeper’s taunts of Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe’s behavior has been exemplary.” Martinez mocked France star Mbappe during the …

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 seemed to have seen everything till December 17 — late equalisers from wily free-kick routines, bizarre celebrations and players being sent off during penalty shootouts. Kylian Mbappe, who had become the youngest player since Pele to score in a World Cup final four years ago, started the comeback. The 23-year-old converted the penalty to become …

Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup final shatters 25-year-old Google search records, confirms CEO Sundar Pichai
2 years, 3 months ago

Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup final shatters 25-year-old Google search records, confirms CEO Sundar Pichai

Hindustan Times  

Argentina claimed their third FIFA World Cup title on Sunday, when they defeated France 4-2 in the penalty shootout after playing a 3-3 draw at the end of regular and the extra 30 minutes. Lionel Messi holds the World Cup trophy with teammates It was Argentina, who took an early lead, after they were awarded a penalty for a foul …

From Messi to Mbappe: Who won Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Golden Glove awards after dramatic Argentina vs France final?
2 years, 3 months ago

From Messi to Mbappe: Who won Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Golden Glove awards after dramatic Argentina vs France final?

Hindustan Times  

Adding his name next to Pele and Diego Maradona in the pantheon of the beautiful game's greatest players, Argentina talisman Lionel Messi finally lifted the FIFA World Cup title after a dramatic penalty shootout between Argentina and defending champions France in Qatar on Sunday. Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Lionel Messi and France's Kylian Mbappe, from left to right, …

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side
2 years, 3 months ago

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

Deccan Chronicle  

Lusail: Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick seemingly from out of nowhere to electrify the World Cup final, he ended the tournament as the leading scorer with eight goals, and he still missed out on winning a second straight title. Mbappé scored a second penalty in extra time, about 10 minutes after Messi had given Argentina the lead again in …

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side
2 years, 3 months ago

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick seemingly from out of nowhere to electrify the World Cup final, he ended the tournament as the leading scorer with eight goals, and he still missed out on winning a second straight title. Mbappé scored a second penalty in extra time, about 10 minutes after Messi had given Argentina the lead …

World Cup final 2022: The story of the game as Argentina beat France in classic
2 years, 3 months ago

World Cup final 2022: The story of the game as Argentina beat France in classic

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Argentina have won the 2022 World Cup after …

Geoff Hurst reacts to Kylian Mbappe equalling his World Cup final hat-trick record
2 years, 3 months ago

Geoff Hurst reacts to Kylian Mbappe equalling his World Cup final hat-trick record

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Until now, Geoff Hurst had been the only …

Geoff Hurst congratulates Kylian Mbappe as the France superstar scores World Cup final hat-trick
2 years, 3 months ago

Geoff Hurst congratulates Kylian Mbappe as the France superstar scores World Cup final hat-trick

Daily Mail  

Geoff Hurst congratulated Kylian Mbappe as the French superstar became the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final since the England legend in 1966. Although Argentina ultimately won the World Cup on penalties, Mbappe wrote himself into the history books as the first player to score a hat-trick in the final since 1966. Geoff Hurst congratulated …

Kylian Mbappe sets World Cup record despite defeat to Argentina
2 years, 3 months ago

Kylian Mbappe sets World Cup record despite defeat to Argentina

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kylian Mbappe took his tally of World Cup …

Watch: Kylian Mbappe scripts France's miraculous fightback with stunning hat-trick against Argentina in FIFA WC final
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Kylian Mbappe scripts France's miraculous fightback with stunning hat-trick against Argentina in FIFA WC final

Hindustan Times  

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. France's blue-eyed boy Kylian Mbappe single-handedly staged an epic comeback for Les Bleus with a goal-scoring masterclass in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final between Argentina and France on Sunday. Mbappe, who eventually became the top goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup 2022, scored two quick goals in the second half to take the …

A look at famous FIFA World Cup finals including Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi in 2006
2 years, 3 months ago

A look at famous FIFA World Cup finals including Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi in 2006

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 A look at famous FIFA World Cup finals including Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi in 2006 Image Source : Getty 2/6 In the 2006 FIFA World Cup final, Zidane opened the scoring in the seventh minute with an ice-cold ‘Panenka’ penalty, chipping the ball past Gianluigi Buffon, one of football’s most iconic goalkeepers ever. …

Road To FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Looking Back At Argentina And France's Journey
2 years, 3 months ago

Road To FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Looking Back At Argentina And France's Journey

ABP News  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just one match away from nearing its climax. One more game and the world will know whether it will be France who would have successfully defended its title or Argentina who would have added another World Cup title and given a fitting tribute to Lionel Messi or perhaps even a farewell from the international …

Road to FIFA World Cup final Qatar 2022: How did France reach the final against Argentina?
2 years, 3 months ago

Road to FIFA World Cup final Qatar 2022: How did France reach the final against Argentina?

The Hindu  

France beat Morocco 2-0 in the semifinal to qualify for the final of FIFA World Cup final Qatar 2022, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday. Kylian Mbappe extended his side’s lead with a header in the 68th minute before providing a cross for Giroud’s second goal of the match three minutes later to make it 4-1 for France. DENMARK …

How France reached the World Cup final
2 years, 3 months ago

How France reached the World Cup final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Group stage Les Bleus made relatively light work of Group D. They …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | France into final with 2-0 win as Morocco go down fighting
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | France into final with 2-0 win as Morocco go down fighting

The Hindu  

France will take on Argentina in the World Cup final after beating Morocco 2-0 in an absorbing semi-final on December 14 to stay on course for a successful title defence and end the fairytale run of the north Africans in Qatar. But Morocco were never overawed and had opportunity as Azzedine Ounahi forced two good saves out of French captain …

France 2-0 Morocco - World Cup 2022: Les Bleus set up Argentina final with victory
2 years, 3 months ago

France 2-0 Morocco - World Cup 2022: Les Bleus set up Argentina final with victory

Daily Mail  

Morocco can leave Qatar with their heads held high. France players celebrate after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday Randal Kolo Muani put the game to bed for France just seconds after coming on for France as he taps home from close range The striker had only been brought on as …

France defeats Morocco, will face Argentina in World Cup final
2 years, 3 months ago

France defeats Morocco, will face Argentina in World Cup final

LA Times  

France’s Randal Kolo Muani, center right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s second goal during a World Cup semifinal match against Morocco on Wednesday. Just minutes before the clock struck midnight Wednesday in Qatar, Morocco’s Cinderella run to the World Cup semifinals ended — and it didn’t end happily ever after. They caused problems for us.” France’s Ousmane Dembele, …

FIFA World Cup: Top five goals of the quarterfinals in Qatar 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Top five goals of the quarterfinals in Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup quarterfinals came to an end with Croatia, Argentina, Morocco, and reigning champion France qualifying to the semifinal. | Photo Credit: AP Defending champion France progressed into the World Cup semifinal after a 2-1 win against England. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Wout Weghorst scored a brace against Argentina, but in vain as the Netherlands missed it by …

Same story, different World Cup: What cost England in Qatar
2 years, 3 months ago

Same story, different World Cup: What cost England in Qatar

Hindustan Times  

England have always assembled one of the most formidable units heading into the FIFA World Cup, however, the outcome has remained constant, which is disappointment. Harry Kane reacts as France players celebrate their victory over England at FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal In the ongoing edition, England kicked-off the campaign with a dominant win over Iran, scoring half a dozen …

England vs France: Best pictures as Three Lions’ World Cup dreams end
2 years, 3 months ago

England vs France: Best pictures as Three Lions’ World Cup dreams end

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Harry Kane’s missed second-half penalty proved fatal as the defending champions instead …

FIFA World Cup 2022 France vs. England Highlights | Giroud, Tchouameni send France past England into semifinals
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 France vs. England Highlights | Giroud, Tchouameni send France past England into semifinals

The Hindu  

Goals by Oliver Giroud and Aurelien Tchouameni gave France a 2-1 win over England that took the holders into a World Cup semi-final with Morocco after Harry Kane equalised from the spot but then blazed a second late penalty over the bar on Dec. 10. Saka, who had looked their most threatening player in the first half, was then tripped …

Three Lions crash out of World Cup in crushing 1-2 defeat to France
2 years, 3 months ago

Three Lions crash out of World Cup in crushing 1-2 defeat to France

Daily Mail  

England's torturous wait for glory on the international stage will go on after a critical penalty miss from Harry Kane saw the Three Lions crash out of the World Cup in a breathless 1-2 defeat to defending champions France. French supporters celebrate after their 2-1 win over England on the Champs Elysees in Paris The mood in Paris was jubilant …

Photos: England going home, France moving on to face Morocco
2 years, 3 months ago

Photos: England going home, France moving on to face Morocco

Al Jazeera  

Defending champions France have knocked England out of the World Cup in Qatar with a 2-1 victory at Al Bayt Stadium. France took the lead in the 17th minute when Aurelien Tchouameni’s thumping shot from outside the post beat English goalie Jordan Pickford. The match remained relatively even between the sides until early in the second half, when England forward …

Recap: England vs France 1-2 – World Cup 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Recap: England vs France 1-2 – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Olivier Giroud scores late to give France the victory and set up semi-final against Morocco. France have beaten England 2-1 in a fast-paced game to set up a semi-final World Cup clash with Morocco, who sensationally beat Portugal in the other World Cup quarter-final of the day. Another minute, another cross, another chance for Giroud, and France’s leading goalscorer headed …

France beats its European rival England to advance to the World Cup semifinals
2 years, 3 months ago

France beats its European rival England to advance to the World Cup semifinals

NPR  

France beats its European rival England to advance to the World Cup semifinals Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images France is heading back to the World Cup semifinals in back-to-back tournaments after a thrilling and nerve-wracking 2-1 quarterfinal victory over England. Sponsor Message England's super striker and team captain Harry Kane …

France vs England match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final
2 years, 3 months ago

France vs England match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final

Al Jazeera  

Who: England vs France Where: Al Bayt Stadium When: December 10, 10pm Expectations will weigh heavy on the current world champions France as they head into this high-profile quarter-final matchup against an unbeaten England side that has scored 12 goals in four games and conceded only two. However, if any team can break this impressive record, it should be France, …

A look at England’s World Cup quarter-finals since 1966 ahead of France clash
2 years, 3 months ago

A look at England’s World Cup quarter-finals since 1966 ahead of France clash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England have played in six World Cup quarter-finals …

Key stats as England prepare for France in World Cup quarter-finals
2 years, 3 months ago

Key stats as England prepare for France in World Cup quarter-finals

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sharp shooters Only Brazil, with 70, have exceeded France’s 68 total shots …

FIFA World Cup: England braced for 'biggest test' against France, says coach Gareth Southgate
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup: England braced for 'biggest test' against France, says coach Gareth Southgate

Firstpost  

England face France in the quarter-finals, a side that is looking to become the first team to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. Gareth Southgate admits England will face the “biggest test” of their World Cup ambitions when they face holders France in a blockbuster quarter-final on Saturday. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | Results | Squads …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | England beat Senegal 3-0 to set up quarter-final clash with France
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | England beat Senegal 3-0 to set up quarter-final clash with France

The Hindu  

Free-scoring England extended their unbeaten record against African teams with a 3-0 victory over Senegal on Sunday which included a first goal at this World Cup from captain Harry Kane as they set up a quarter-final clash with holders France. England had initially looked sluggish against Senegal's pacy forwards, in the two nations' first ever encounter, with a wonderful one-handed …

England’s rampant lions roar to 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal
2 years, 3 months ago

England’s rampant lions roar to 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal

Al Jazeera  

England have comfortably defeated Senegal 3-0 to set up a much-anticipated clash with France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar. The first half-hour was tight and edgy, but England found their feet and, following Henderson’s goal, developed their game into a commanding performance in the second half, looking more like a team chasing their first major title …

FIFA World Cup: Mbappe brace sends France through to round of 16 after 2-1 over Denmark
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Mbappe brace sends France through to round of 16 after 2-1 over Denmark

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to send champion France into the last 16 of the World Cup as it beat Denmark 2-1 in its Group D clash at the 974 Stadium on Saturday, making it first side to qualify for the knockout stage. It was not to last and Mbappe put the French ahead in the 61st minute, crowning a superb …

FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappe scores brace to send France through to round of 16 with 2-1 win over Denmark
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappe scores brace to send France through to round of 16 with 2-1 win over Denmark

India Today  

Kylian Mbappe scored a brace for the 2018 World champions France as they beat Denmark 2-1 in their second Group D encounter. Mbappe scored both the goals for Les Bleus to help them become the first team to qualify for the round of 16 stage in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Christensen scores against France However, just seven minutes later, …

World Cup 1966: Africa’s boycott, Pele’s injury, England’s trophy
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup 1966: Africa’s boycott, Pele’s injury, England’s trophy

Al Jazeera  

It took 36 years for football’s biggest competition to be hosted by the nation where it was first played. Host: England Teams: 16 Format: Group stage, knockouts Matches: 32 Goals: 89 Winner: England Runners-up: West Germany Golden boot: Eusebio Background It took 36 years for football’s biggest competition to be hosted by the nation where it was first played. When …

Which players make the final cut in England's greatest ever World Cup eleven
2 years, 5 months ago

Which players make the final cut in England's greatest ever World Cup eleven

Daily Mail  

Stars from Italia 90, the 'Golden Generation' and Russia 2018 are all represented With the debate set to rage on who Gareth Southgate should and should not include in his squad for Qatar next month, will any of England’s current generation ever take their place alongside England’s greatest ever World Cup stars? Gordon Banks played in every game at the …

Euro 2020: England face Germany in mouth-watering clash after Switzerland stun France
3 years, 8 months ago

Euro 2020: England face Germany in mouth-watering clash after Switzerland stun France

Firstpost  

England have never won the European Championship and a victory against Germany would be only their second knockout stage win in the history of the competition. London: England can avenge decades of hurt at the hands of Germany when they face their old rivals in a blockbuster Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Tuesday after the tournament was rocked by France’s …

Switzerland beats France 5-4 on penalties at Euro 2020
3 years, 8 months ago

Switzerland beats France 5-4 on penalties at Euro 2020

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Au revoir France, this summer belongs to Yann Sommer. That gave the Swiss a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over World Cup champion France on Monday and a spot in the quarterfinals of a major soccer tournament for the first time in 67 years. Sommer dived to his right to save the final penalty by Kylian Mbappé, the …

MOST DRAMATIC FINALS EVER: From England's maiden Cricket World Cup to football success in 1966
5 years, 8 months ago

MOST DRAMATIC FINALS EVER: From England's maiden Cricket World Cup to football success in 1966

Daily Mail  

There are some sporting moments that will forever remain in conversation for the greatest ever final, greatest ever shot or greatest ever game. Eoin Morgan guiding England to their first Cricket World Cup at Lord's entered the discussion over the weekend to join other highlights such as Liverpool's Champions League final comeback in Istanbul and Rafael Nadal's epic Wimbledon win …

In pictures: France lift the World Cup in Luzhniki Stadium
6 years, 8 months ago

In pictures: France lift the World Cup in Luzhniki Stadium

The Hindu  

France lifted the World Cup for the second time, twenty years and three days after Aime Jacquet's men lifted it on home soil in 1998. Philipp Lahm, Germany's 2014 World Cup winning captain, carried the coveted trophy and placed it on the podium. Didier Deschamps became the third person to win the World Cup as a player and as manager …

France beats Croatia in wild, unpredictable and entertaining World Cup final
6 years, 8 months ago

France beats Croatia in wild, unpredictable and entertaining World Cup final

LA Times  

How else could the wildest, most unpredictable and entertaining World Cup in recent memory end, but with the wildest, most unpredictable and entertaining final? There’s nothing above.” The last three World Cup finals were all conservative games decided in extra time or penalty kicks. “In a World Cup final you do not give such a penalty,” Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic …

World Cup: France crowned world champion after 4-2 final win over Croatia
6 years, 8 months ago

World Cup: France crowned world champion after 4-2 final win over Croatia

CNN  

Story highlights France 4-2 Croatia Victory comes 20 years after first World Cup triumph CNN — There was to be no final, dramatic twist in a World Cup which has been full of joyous surprises and jaw-dropping late drama. ROMAN KRUCHININ/AFP/Getty Images France's Olivier Giroud, left, and Uruguay's Martin Caceres battle for the ball during their quarterfinal match on July …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Slab Head, Rocky and 37 headline unlikely final four – India TV
6 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Slab Head, Rocky and 37 headline unlikely final four – India TV

India TV News  

English fish and chips against Croatia's famous fish risotto. France routed Belgium 5-0 at Nantes in the group stage of the 1984 European Championship as Michel Platini scored a hat trick, then won 4-2 in the third-place game of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico after Belgium lost its semifinal 2-0 to Argentina, which got a pair of goals from …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Twitter Mock Mbappe, Muslera As Uruguay Bite Dust Against France
6 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Twitter Mock Mbappe, Muslera As Uruguay Bite Dust Against France

The Quint  

France became the first team to reach the World Cup semi-finals as goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann gave them a deserved 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Friday. France took the lead in the 40th minute from the unlikely source of defender Varane, who glanced home a fine header from an Antoine Griezmann free-kick. It was only the Real …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Varane, Griezmann on target as France defeat Uruguay 2-0, book semifinals berth
6 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Varane, Griezmann on target as France defeat Uruguay 2-0, book semifinals berth

India TV News  

The Les Blues marched onwards towards the semifinals as France defeated Uruguay 2-0 in the quarters clash with the help of Rafael Varane and Antoine Griezman. Although he didn't score, 19-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe again looked dangerous on the attack, trying to slice in from the right wing or directing quick passes into Uruguay's defense. Uruguay, led by 71-year-old …

France vs Uruguay LIVE World Cup 2018: Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane score - reaction as Les Bleus make the semi-finals
6 years, 8 months ago

France vs Uruguay LIVE World Cup 2018: Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane score - reaction as Les Bleus make the semi-finals

The Independent  

✕ Close Uruguay France World Cup quarter-final preview Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. France beat Argentina 4-3 …

Varane, Griezmann lead France into semis
6 years, 8 months ago

Varane, Griezmann lead France into semis

The Hindu  

Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann scored as France advanced to a World Cup semifinal against either Belgium or Brazil after easing past Uruguay on Friday. Following an opening passage high on energy but bereft of quality, Varane glanced home a Griezmann free kick to open the scoring before the Atletico Madrid man doubled France's advantage just after the hour mark …

World Cup: France beats Uruguay 2-0 to advance to semi-finals after Fernando Muslera's howler
6 years, 8 months ago

World Cup: France beats Uruguay 2-0 to advance to semi-finals after Fernando Muslera's howler

ABC  

Raphael Varane's glancing header and a goalkeeping blunder that gifted Antoine Griezmann a soft goal has given France a 2-0 victory over Uruguay in the first World Cup quarter-final, setting up a last-four tie with Brazil or Belgium. France forward Kylian Mbappe, who had ripped apart Argentina in the previous round with his directness and pace, wasted a good opportunity …

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