23 Nov, 02:32 (IST)

Defending champions France have begun their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign with a convincing win over Australia. Olivier Giroud struck a brace and aided by goals from Adrien Rabiot and Kylian Mbappe, Les Bleus ensured a fascinating start. Australia would be heartbroken after Craig Goodwin had fired them ahead in the ninth minute. But France slowly made their way into this game before dictating terms in this encounter. 

23 Nov, 02:07 (IST)

Olivier Giroud makes it four for France now! He has now levelled the legendary Thierry Henry as France's all-time top-scorer with 51 goals. Another header and France are turning it into an embarrassing result for Australia.

23 Nov, 02:02 (IST)

Kylian Mbappe has put France 3-1 up with a well-placed header into the Australian net. Surely, the result has been put beyond doubt with the way the game is progressing at the moment. 

23 Nov, 01:26 (IST)

It is 2-1 to France at the break with this clash turning out to be an exciting one. Australia had an unexpected lead through Craig Goodwin but France then fought back with Adrien Rabiot and Olivier Giroud finding the back of the Australian net. This performance has been far from convincing from France with Australia having defensive lapses. 

23 Nov, 01:05 (IST)

Goal! Olivier Giroud has put France ahead! Adrien Rabiot has assisted one this time and it was a simple shot from the Frenchman into the Australian net! The defending champions are stamping their authority in the game. France 2-1 Australia (32')

23 Nov, 00:59 (IST)

Adrien Rabiot brings back France into the game! The midfielder timed his header to perfection from a Theo Hernandez corner. France are level now after Australia's opener. France 1-1 Australia (27')

23 Nov, 00:42 (IST)

What a goal this is! Craig Goodwin has pounced on a cross and sent it past Hugo Lloris into the French goal! Australia have taken the lead against the defending champions! Lucas Hernandez in the meantime, goes down with an injury. France 0-1 Australia (9')

23 Nov, 00:33 (IST)

France and Australia get things started in this Group D encounter. The defending champions would want to impose themselves early on here but Australia will hope to outshine them in front of a packed crowd. 

22 Nov, 23:56 (IST)

The starting XIs of both France and Australia are out. Check out who has made it to the lineups ahead of the defending champions FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign opener against Socceroos. 

22 Nov, 23:32 (IST)

The Group C clash between Poland and Mexico has ended in a goalless draw. Despite not having produced goals, both the teams played extremely well to create some good chances and put up an exciting encounter. The biggest opportunity of the game went to Poland captain Robert Lewandowski, whose penalty was saved by his Mexico counterpart Guillermo Ochoa. Mexico on the other hand, made some great moves in the field but failed to hit the back of Poland's net. 

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Things are gradually getting warmed up in the desert as we are about enter the third day of the FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament in Qatar, which is going to feature some big games including the games of the tournament favourites and the defending champions. Argentina is slated to go up against Saudi Arabia in a Group C encounter. Lots of fans will be waiting to see Argentina in action for the first time in this World Cup. The game will be a followed by a Group D game where Denmark is all set to face the challenge of Tunisia. Considering the set-up of Group D, a win in this game will be important for qualification scenario. In the next Group C clash, Mexico is all set to take on Poland and as the strengths of both teams indicate, this might be the closest game of the day. Later in the night, defending champions France will begin their campaign against Australia in another Group D game. Today's Football Match Live: Check FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Schedule for November 22.

The beginning of the FIFA World Cup 2022 has been with some grandeur. A spectacular opening ceremony, followed by an engaging game set, the tone of the mega footballing event. The second day lived on to the buildup as goals galore in the game between England and Iran. The fight after getting injured by the Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand and then the heroics by Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka to ensure England's win will be remembered. Following that, came an intense and end to end game between Netherlands and Senegal. At the end of an exhausting battle, Cody Gakpo's inspired performance helped Netherlands come out on top. Finally, the late-night blockbuster, a game of two halves between USA and Wales gifted fans a nail-biting finish. Lionel Messi All Set for Argentina vs Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2022 Match, Writes 'Always Proud to Represent Our Country' on Instagram (See Post).

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is underway in the desert country of Qatar and fans will be hoping for some footballing action never seen before. The quadrennial football event, in this edition, is also set to show us footballing magic along with the last dance of stalwarts like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The fan favourites are going to face some tough competition from the teams who are actually prepared.