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Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for France against Poland.

Giroud and Mbappe star as France send Poland packing

Olivier Giroud passed Thierry Henry’s record to become France’s all-time top scorer. How long before Mbappe claims the record for himself?

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Russian President Gianni Infantino in 2019.

‘Game of appearances’: Poland rejects FIFA’s ruling on Russia

FIFA did not immediately expel Russia from World Cup qualifying, deciding instead the squad can play at neutral venues using the “RFU” acronym for the country’s soccer federation. Poland immediately rejected the moves and Sweden indicated the same.

David Siger of Hungary celebrates with a flag following the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group F match  win against France.

Germany find form with win over Portugal, France held by Hungary

Germany finally clicked into gear at the European Championship as France needed a second-half equaliser from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament.

Mystery swirls over the state of Poland's most powerful man

Mystery swirls over the state of Poland's most powerful man

The man who set Poland on its current course and done more to guide the country since the Cold War's end, has been largely absent. Questions are mounting.

FIFA World Cup: Poland's coach to step down after Cup loss

FIFA World Cup: Poland's coach to step down after Cup loss

Poland's coach Adam Nawalka will step down at the end of July after his team crashed out of the group stage.

Japan milk 'fair play' system in World Cup first

Japan milk 'fair play' system in World Cup first

The booing from the Volgograd terraces became increasingly vociferous as Japan hogged the ball at the back while the clock kept ticking.

  • Ian Ransom
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Japan survive despite loss to Poland

Japan survive despite loss to Poland

Japan advanced into the knockout phase of the World Cup on Thursday despite losing 1-0 to Poland.

  • Alexandra Ulmer and William Schomberg
Attacking Japan in Pole position to progress

Attacking Japan in Pole position to progress

A revived Japan go into Thursday's decisive Group H match against an already-eliminated Poland knowing a draw would be enough.

  • Jack Tarrant
Lonely Lewandowski fails to hit the mark on global stage

Lonely Lewandowski fails to hit the mark on global stage

Robert Lewandowski drew a blank in his first two matches in Russia, lending credence to doubts about his ability to score goals on the biggest of stages.

Clinical Colombia send Poles packing with 3-0 win

Clinical Colombia send Poles packing with 3-0 win

Colombia's World Cup campaign roared back into life with a 3-0 win over Poland in Group H on a sweltering evening at the Kazan Arena.

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