Mbappé on song as France send Poland packing

Olivier Giroud became France’s all-time leading goalscorer as the World Cup holders coasted past Poland to reach the quarter-finals. The AC Milan striker scored his 52nd goal for France to claim the country’s outright record, surpassing the great Thierry Henry while Kylian Mbappe scored a fine brace to put the result beyond doubt.

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Argentina pummel Poland as both teams progress

Argentina advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Poland in their final Group C match. Argentina’s victory moved the South American side to the top of the group and they will face Australia in the last-16 while second-placed Poland take on reigning champions France.

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Lewandowski off the mark as Poland sink Saudi Arabia

Robert Lewandowski scored his first World Cup goal as Poland earned a crucial victory over Saudi Arabia that leaves Group C wide open. The Barcelona striker capitalised on an error by Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdulelah Al Malki before sending a composed finish past onrushing goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais.

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Lewandowski misses penalty as Poland draw with Mexico

Robert Lewandowski had a penalty saved as Poland and Mexico played out a goalless World Cup draw at a fervent Stadium 974. Captain Lewandowski has never scored in the tournament and his wait continues after a tame effort was kept out by Mexico’s veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

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Qatar 2022: Group C Preview

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is almost here and Group C features one of the pre-tournament favourites. It also features one of Latin America’s finest sides, a European team looking to reach the knockout stages for the first times since 1986 and a Middle Eastern side eager for success close to home. Here’s your guide to Group C.

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