Olivier Giroud of France celebrates scoring during the Round of 16 match between France and Poland of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)
DOHA, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Olivier Giroud became France's all-time highest scorer with a first-half goal in the World Cup round of 16 match against Poland here on Sunday.
The 36-year-old AC Milan forward latched onto Kylian Mbappe's pass before turning and firing a shot past goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny just before halftime at Al Thumama stadium.
Olivier Giroud (front) of France shoots to score during the Round of 16 match between France and Poland of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)
The strike left Giroud with 52 goals in 116 matches for Les Bleus, surpassing the mark he previously shared with Thierry Henry. ■
