France start World Cup defense with comfortable 4-1 win over Australia-Xinhua

France start World Cup defense with comfortable 4-1 win over Australia

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2022-11-23 05:06:00

Kylian Mbappe (C, front) of France shoots to score during the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

DOHA, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Defending champions France had a comfortable 4-1 win over Australia in their opening Group D match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup here on Tuesday.

Olivier Giroud (3rd R) of France shoots to score during the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Olivier Giroud (R) of France celebrates his goal during the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

Antoine Griezmann of France celebrates after winning the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Olivier Giroud (1st R) of France heads to score during the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

Players of France celebrate victory after the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Players of France celebrate their goal during the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

Players of France celebrate victory after the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Players of Australia greet to fans after the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

Kylian Mbappe (2nd R) of France heads to score during the Group D match between France and Australia of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)