Giroud starts for holders France against Australia
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Olivier Giroud was named as a lone striker in the France team to face Australia in their opening World Cup Group D game on Tuesday.
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AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Olivier Giroud was named as a lone striker in the France team to face Australia in their opening World Cup Group D game on Tuesday.
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Following are the teams for the World Cup Group D match between France and Australia on Tuesday.
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.
The squads for the World Cup have been finalised. Here is your guide to each of the 32 teams.
List of players who have been called up for the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar:
Following is a list of players who have been called up for the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar.
SYDNEY: Teenage striker Garang Kuol, who recently signed for Newcastle United, was included on Tuesday (Nov 8) in Australia's squad for the World Cup, but influential midfielder Tom Rogic missed out.
Australia has become the first World Cup finals side to release a collective statement from players criticising host Qatar's human rights record.