The first step is done.
Even stricken by injuries, the France team had to win their first World Cup match against Australia.
The day had already been marked by the first big surprise of the competition with the defeat of Argentina against Saudi Arabia (1-2).
The men of Didier Deschamps, they clearly won their match (France-Australia 4-1), while they were quickly led to the score (9th, 0-1).
Olivier Giroud, author of a double, equals Thierry Henry and becomes co-top scorer in the history of the selection.
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The Team: sky blue
L'Équipe places Olivier Giroud in the front page (like almost all the newspapers) and salutes his double, synonymous with a record.
Gazetta dello Sport: Giroud at the end of the world
The AC Milan player is obviously appreciated on the other side of the Alps.
Identical photo between the Gazetta and the team, which also highlights Giroud's record.
Corriere dello sport: Giroud and Rabiot in force
Here too, focus on Giroud, but also Rabiot, the Juventus player from Turin.
Both players were decisive last night.
Tuttosport: with Rabiot, comeback
Tuttosport places a photo of Giroud and Rabiot in one, particularly congratulating the Juventus player, author of a goal and an assist.
Sport Bild: Lucas Hernandez injury
On its website, the German daily highlights the injury of Lucas Hernandez, the Bayern Munich player.
Marca: France champion
Marca logically addresses its front page to La Roja, which enters the competition at 5 p.m. against Japan.
They salute all the same the performance of champion of the France team.
Le Télégramme: unanimous French press
Like the front page of the telegram, the entire French press salutes the performance of the Blues and their successful departure, choosing a photo of the hero of the evening: Olivier Giroud.
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