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France national football team
World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 16, 2018 at 11am UK
 
Australia national football team

2-1

Griezmann (58' pen.), Behich (80' og.)
FT(HT: 0-0)
Jedinak (62' pen.)
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Paul Pogba scores the winner during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
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Paul Pogba scores the winner during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
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The Match

Match Report

France begin their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Saturday's Group C opener in Kazan.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as France begin their 2018 World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Group C.

Team News

Antoine Griezmann will lead the France attack in their 2018 World Cup opener against Australia in Kazan.

Preview

Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup Group C clash between France and Australia in Kazan.

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