France send Poland packing after a defeat on Sunday round of 16 game

France played Lewandowski’s Poland on Sunday for a ticket into the quarter-final of the ongoing 2022 world cup in Qatar. France came out dominant in the game as they showed why they are indeed the defending champion.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Olivier Giroud became France’s record goalscorer as they knocked Poland out of the World Cup Round of 16.

Giroud’s opener before halftime swung the game, France’s way after they had struggled to make their mark against a limited but tough Polish side. The AC Milan striker clipped a shot from close range past Wojciech Szczesny to move beyond Thierry Henry in the all-time Les Bleus list, with his 52nd goal for his country.

Robert Lewandowski scored a consolation penalty in stoppage time.

Robert Lewandowski scored a consolation penalty in stoppage time. France moves on into the quarterfinals, where they will face the winners of England vs. Senegal on Sunday.

By Ogunleye Oluwapelumi