Match Preview

Messi gave Argentina a 1-0 lead by successfully converting a penalty in the 10th minute of the game.

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Adrien Rabiot got the French back on level terms in the 27th with Olivier Giroud putting them ahead with a tap-in five minutes later

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Saudi Arabia produced one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history to beat Argentina 2-1 in their Group C opener with goals by Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari stunning the favourites on Tuesday

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in the early minutes when Craig Goodwin put the Socceroos ahead and Australia into halftime as they opened their title defence in a Group D clash at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday

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But Adrien Rabiot's header followed by Olivier Giroud's tap in turned things around before the break.

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Olivier Giroud scores two goal 32nd and 71st minute, will played a lead role of the match.

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Mbappe also join the winning game with Olivier and Adrien of the match and help his team to win 4-1 over Australia.

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In group C match Maxico V/s Poland failed to capitalise on Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia, after playing out a goalless draw in their Group.

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