2018 World Cup Group C – France 2–1 Australia
France edges Australia 2–1 in Group C opener.
France faced Australia in their opening match of the 2018 World Cup. The match ended 2–1 in favor of France.
Quick Facts
- Result
- France 2 – 1 Australia
- Competition
- 2018 FIFA World Cup
- Group C
- Matchday 1
- Venue
- Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia
- Date
- 16 June 2018
- France scorers
- Antoine Griezmann (13', 58')
- Australia scorer
- Tim Cahill (90+1')
- France's tournament outcome
- Champions (won the 2018 World Cup)
Lore & Background
Antoine Griezmann scored a penalty in the 58th minute. The other France goal was an own goal by Aziz Behich, later credited to Paul Pogba after VAR review. Australia's goal was a penalty by Mile Jedinák in the 62nd minute.
Reader's Guide
France won 2–1. Griezmann scored one penalty. The second goal was an own goal by Behich. Jedinák scored Australia's penalty.
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