Match report

France Defeats England 2-1 in Dramatic World Cup Match

England
England
1–2
FT
France
France
Dec 10, 2022

France stunned England in their World Cup match on December 10th, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win. Aurélien Tchouaméni put France ahead early, Harry Kane brought the score level with a penalty but Olivier Giroud's late goal secured victory for Les Bleus.

Key Facts

  • • Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) opened the scoring in the 17th minute.
  • • Harry Kane equalized from a penalty at the half-hour mark (54').
  • • Olivier Giroud's goal (78') sealed victory for France.
  • • Antoine Griezmann provided two assists, one to Tchouaméni and another to Giroud.

Lineups

England

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 6 H. Maguire (D)
  • 3 L. Shaw (D)
  • 8 J. Henderson (M)
  • 4 D. Rice (M)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 17 B. Saka (F)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)
  • 20 P. Foden (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Mount
  • 10 R. Sterling
  • 11 M. Rashford
  • 7 J. Grealish
  • 14 K. Phillips
  • 23 A. Ramsdale
  • 24 C. Wilson
  • 25 J. Maddison
  • 13 N. Pope
  • 26 C. Gallagher
  • 18 T. Alexander-Arnold
  • 15 E. Dier
  • 12 K. Trippier
  • 16 C. Coady

France

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 5 J. Koundé (D)
  • 4 R. Varane (D)
  • 18 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 22 T. Hernández (D)
  • 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
  • 14 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 11 O. Dembélé (M)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (M)
  • 10 K. Mbappé (M)
  • 9 O. Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 K. Coman
  • 12 R. Kolo Muani
  • 6 M. Guendouzi
  • 25 E. Camavinga
  • 2 B. Pavard
  • 23 A. Aréola
  • 13 Y. Fofana
  • 15 J. Veretout
  • 26 M. Thuram
  • 3 A. Disasi
  • 17 W. Saliba
  • 16 S. Mandanda
  • 24 I. Konaté

Timeline

  1. France
    17' France Goal · Normal Goal
    Aurélien Tchouaméni · Assist: A. Griezmann
  2. France
    43' France Card · Yellow Card
    A. Griezmann

    Foul

  3. France
    46' France Card · Yellow Card
    O. Dembele

    Foul

  4. England
    54' England Goal · Penalty
    H. Kane
  5. France
    78' France Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Giroud · Assist: A. Griezmann
  6. France
    79' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Dembele · On: K. Coman
  7. England
    79' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Saka · On: R. Sterling
  8. England
    81' England Var · Penalty confirmed
    Mason Mount
  9. France
    82' France Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hernández

    Foul

  10. England
    85' England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Foden · On: M. Rashford
  11. England
    90'+8 England subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Stones · On: J. Grealish
  12. England
    90' England Card · Yellow Card
    Harry Maguire

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat England France
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 88% 81%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 503 377
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 8 5
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 441 306
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ France took an early lead with a goal from Aurélien Tchouaméni in the 17th minute.
  • ▸ England leveled through Harry Kane's penalty at 54 minutes, turning the momentum towards them temporarily.
  • ▸ Olivier Giroud restored France’s advantage in the 78th minute with a crucial second goal, ensuring their victory.