At the Al Janoub Stadium, France faced Australia in the match corresponding to the first round of the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Both teams played knowing the goalless draw between Denmark and Tunisia, the other teams that make up Group D.
In the second consecutive meeting between both teams, the victory once again went to France, despite the surprise goal by Craig Goodwin (9').
The current world champion had the patience to find the equalizer and then show their superiority and end up scoring a big win. Adrien Rabiot (27'), Kylian Mbappé (68'), and Olivier Giroud's brace (32' and 71') sealed the victory.