The World Cup’s defending champions are returning to the semifinals. France beat England, 2-1, courtesy of Olivier Giroud’s game-winning goal and Harry Kane’s missed penalty late in the game. The French will play Morocco on Wednesday.
France forward Kylian Mbappe fights for the ball with England defender Kyle Walker during the World Cup quarterfinal match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on December 10, 2022.France forward Kylian Mbappe fights for the ball with England defender Kyle Walker during the World Cup quarterfinal match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on December 10, 2022.
It was France which scored first. In the 17th minute, Antoine Griezmann passed to Aurélien Tchouaméni who deliveredEngland's super striker and team captain Harry Kane leveled the game at 1-1 in the 54th minute with a penalty kick strike. It was his 53rd goal for England - tying him with Wayne Rooney as the top all-time scorers for their country.
In the 84th minute, England missed a golden chance to tie it up. Harry Kane lined up for his second penalty kick of the game - but this time he struck it high above the cross bar.
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