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This is why they are World Champions - Heavy defeat for Australia

France v Australia: Group D - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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World Champions France showed their teeth against Australia who "dared" to score first, prevailing 4-1.


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By Stergos Kastelloriou

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World Champions France showed their teeth against Australia who "dared" to score first, prevailing 4-1.


The Australian national team started their Qatar World Cup campaign with a defeat.

The Socceroos, were beaten 4-1 by world champions France in Group 4.

The game at the Al Yanub Stadium, started in the best possible way for Graham Arnold's players, as in the 9th minute, Leckie crossed to Goodwin, who made it 1-0.

The joy for the Australians, however, did not last long.


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