France v Australia teams
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Following are the teams for the World Cup Group D match between France and Australia on Tuesday.
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Karim Benzema's absence could see Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud link up
Karim Benzema's last-minute withdrawal was labelled as a blow by everyone in the French squad but could actually be a blessing in disguise as Kylian Mbappe is now expected to be paired with his favoured attacking partner in Olivier Giroud.
Benzema's absence could be blessing in disguise for France
DOHA: Karim Benzema's last-minute withdrawal was labelled as a blow by everyone in the French squad but could actually be a blessing in disguise as Kylian Mbappe is now expected to be paired with his favoured attacking partner in Olivier Giroud.
Respect but no awe, Australia plot downfall of the blue shirts
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Australia captain Mat Ryan learned at the last World Cup that France's superstar players were all human and has been telling the younger Socceroos players to respect but not be in awe of the world champions when they meet on Tuesday.
Injury-hit France flirt with champions curse in Australia clash
DOHA : The curse of the defending champions will hang over injury-hit France when they open their World Cup title defence in a group match against Australia on Tuesday - a repeat of the start to their triumphant 2018 campaign.
Holders France rocked as injury rules Benzema out of World Cup
France's hopes of successfully defending the World Cup were dealt a huge blow late on Saturday as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh.
Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win
Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi and teammates arrive at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win
DOHA: Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Qatar for the World Cup early on Thursday, just hours after a 5-0 warm-up victory, while defending champions France have also touched down in Doha.