A painful defeat for England
There was the belief in the ranks of the Three Lions that they could overcome Les Bleus. It was an exciting and keenly contested affair decided by the tiniest margins. England lost 2-1 to France and again showed they were not an elite team. The game was the first time England was coming up against a real opposition in Qatar, and they failed to deliver.
The defeat to Les Bleus was a seventh World Cup quarter-final elimination for England – a tournament record.
With the focus on Kylian Mbappe, Griezmann became the architect for the destruction of England. He created the chance for the first goal, with Aurelien Tchouameni scoring.
Harry Kane pulled one back from the penalty spot after Tchouameni clipped Bukayo Saka in the box.
Griezmann turned provider in the second half as his cross into the box was met by a powerful header from Olivier Giroud.
England had the chance to get another equalizer, but Harry Kane fluffed his lines as he sent his second penalty of the game over the bar.
