Round of 16 2022 FIFA World Cup Review: France Ease Past Poland!

Round of 16 2022 FIFA World Cup Review: France Ease Past Poland! The world champions are marching on to retain their trophy.

France defeated Poland 3-1 in their last 16 encounter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday evening. They will take on England in the quarterfinal.

France 3:1 Poland – Round of 16

This was an historic day for French football as Olivier Giroud scored his 52^nd international goal. He is now their all-time leading goal scorer.

The AC Milan striker gave Les Bleus the lead just before halftime. Football prodigy Kylian Mbappé scored a quick-fire brace to put an end to the match.

At 9 FIFA World Cup goals, the PSG striker is set to break the record of 16 goals set by Miroslav Klosé.

Poland pulled one goal back through striker Robert Lewandowski from the penalty spot.

“This is the competition of my dreams”, Mbappé told the FIFA media.

“My sole objective is winning the World Cup. That’s my dream, my only dream.

“That’s why I’m here.” He added.

“He’s exceptional”, defender Jules Kounde spoke.

“He was superb yet again tonight, with two goals and an assist. But the most important thing is that he always plays for the team, it’s a collective effort.”

Man of the Match: Kylian Mbappé (France). Round of 16 FIFA World Cup Review: France Ease Past Poland!