Match report
France Defeats Australia 4-1 in World Cup Opener
France
4–1
FT
Australia
Nov 22, 2022
France started their World Cup campaign on a high note as they defeated Australia by a score of 4-1. The match began with an early surprise when Caltumah Goodwin gave Australia the lead in just the ninth minute, but France quickly turned the tide. Adrien Rabiot and Olivier Giroud scored to put France ahead before halftime. Kylian Mbappé added another for France, followed by a second goal from Giroud to seal their victory.
Key Facts
- • Australia's early goal came via Caltumah Goodwin (9') assisted by Matthew Leckie.
- • Adrien Rabiot scored the equalizer for France at 27' with an assist from Theo Hernández.
- • Olivier Giroud put France in front with a goal at 32', assisted by Adrien Rabiot.
- • Kylian Mbappé's goal at 68' extended France’s lead, assisted by Ousmane Dembélé.
- • Giroud scored his second of the game at 71', courtesy of an assist from Mbappé.
Lineups
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 H. Lloris (G)
- 2 B. Pavard (D)
- 18 D. Upamecano (M)
- 24 I. Konaté (D)
- 21 L. Hernández (D)
- 14 A. Rabiot (D)
- 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
- 11 O. Dembélé (M)
- 7 A. Griezmann (M)
- 10 K. Mbappé (M)
- 9 O. Giroud (F)
Substitutes
- 22 T. Hernández
- 20 K. Coman
- 13 Y. Fofana
- 26 M. Thuram
- 5 J. Koundé
- 17 W. Saliba
- 6 M. Guendouzi
- 16 S. Mandanda
- 12 R. Kolo Muani
- 4 R. Varane
- 25 E. Camavinga
- 23 A. Aréola
- 3 A. Disasi
- 15 J. Veretout
Australia
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Ryan (G)
- 3 N. Atkinson (D)
- 19 H. Souttar (D)
- 4 K. Rowles (M)
- 16 A. Behich (D)
- 13 A. Mooy (D)
- 23 C. Goodwin (M)
- 14 R. McGree (M)
- 22 J. Irvine (M)
- 7 M. Leckie (M)
- 15 M. Duke (F)
Substitutes
- 25 J. Cummings
- 21 G. Kuol
- 11 A. Mabil
- 26 K. Baccus
- 2 M. Degenek
- 9 J. Maclaren
- 5 F. Karačić
- 18 D. Vukovic
- 6 M. Tilio
- 17 C. Devlin
- 24 J. King
- 8 B. Wright
- 20 T. Deng
- 10 A. Hrustić
- 12 A. Redmayne
Timeline
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9' Australia Goal · Normal GoalC. Goodwin · Assist: M. Leckie
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13' France subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Hernandez · On: T. Hernández
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27' France Goal · Normal GoalAdrien Rabiot · Assist: T. Hernández
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32' France Goal · Normal GoalO. Giroud · Assist: Adrien Rabiot
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55' Australia Card · Yellow CardMitchell Duke
Foul
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56' Australia subst · Substitution 1Off: Mitchell Duke · On: J. Cummings
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68' France Goal · Normal GoalK. Mbappe · Assist: O. Dembele
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71' France Goal · Normal GoalO. Giroud · Assist: K. Mbappe
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73' Australia subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Goodwin · On: G. Kuol
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73' Australia subst · Substitution 3Off: R. McGree · On: Awer Mabil
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77' France subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Dembele · On: K. Coman
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77' France subst · Substitution 3Off: Aurélien Tchouaméni · On: Youssouf Fofana
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80' Australia Card · Yellow CardJ. Irvine
Foul
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85' Australia subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Irvine · On: K. Baccus
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85' Australia subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Atkinson · On: M. Degenek
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89' France subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Giroud · On: Marcus Thuram
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89' France subst · Substitution 5Off: Benjamin Pavard · On: J. Kounde
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90'+4 Australia Card · Yellow CardAaron Mooy
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | France | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 84% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 723 | 440 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 3 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | 646 | 368 |
| Shots Inside Box | 19 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came after Australia's early goal, when France found their rhythm and Adrien Rabiot equalized in just 27 minutes. This sparked a series of goals that saw them take control by halftime.
- ▸ France’s fourth goal from Olivier Giroud at the 71-minute mark effectively ended any hopes of an Australian comeback.