France commenced their World Cup title defense in a convincing fashion as they outclassed Australia in Group D opener on Tuesday evening.
Les Bleus of France came from a goal down to record an emphatic 4-1 win over Australia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group D fixture at the Al Janoub Stadium.
The Australian frustrated the 2018 World Cup champions with the opener on the 9th minute through Craig Goodwin after connecting a pass from Mathew Leckie.
Didier Deschamps' side warmed themselves into the game with an impressive performance as they were in search for the leveller after conceding in the early minutes.
Adrien Rabiot equalised with a well-taken header from a Theo Hernández cross on the 27th minute, preceding Olivier Giroud’s simple tap-in following a defensive mishap.
After an extended period of French dominance, both teams threatened again on the verge of the break, as Kylian Mbappé inexplicably skied a sitter in front of goal, before Jackson Irvine struck the left post with a fine header at the other end.
PSG star Kylian Mbappé netted the third of the evening with a classy header, before turning provider for a similar effort by Giroud, who bagged his brace to match Thierry Henry’s all-time goalscoring record for France with 51 goals.
Earlier, Tunisia held Denmark to a pulsating draw in the other Group D game at the Education City Stadium.
