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FIFA World Cup 2022, England Vs France, Quarterfinals: France Qualify For Semifinal After Harry Kane's Missed Penalty

ཧ Olivier Giroud scored in the 78th minute at Al Bayt Stadium to keep France on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.

Mbappe, centre, celebrates France's victory against England on Saturday.
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Kylian Mbappe and France made it back to the semifinals of the World Cup on Saturday by beating England 2-1. (More Football News)

Olivier Giroud🌺 scored in the 78th minute at Al Bayt Stadium to keep France on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.

England striker Harry Kane🐬 had a chance to even the score late in the match, but he sent a penalty attempt over the bar.

It was his second spot kick of the match. He earlier scored to make it 1-1 after Aurelien Tchouameni had given France the lead.

🍎France will next face Morocco in the semifinals on Wednesday. The Moroccans became the first African team to reach the semifinals at the World Cup by beating Portugal 1-0.

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