France vs Poland live

Good afternoon, everyone. It's the third match of the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 stages today.

Two countries have already qualified for the Quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup so far after the Netherlands defeated USA 3-1, while Argentina overcame Australia 2-1 on Saturday. Both teams will now face each other in the Quarterfinals of the tournament.

However, our feature game today is the third match of the World Cup Round of 16 stages. The defending champions France take on Poland, and the venue is at the Al-Thumama Stadium.

FRA vs POL: The biggest question here remains...'Do Poland have what it takes to upset the current World Champions?' or would this just be another walkover for Didier Deschamps' side? It remains to be seen.

The team news is already out for both sides. Here's how they line up.

FRANCE: Didier Deschamps field a much stronger starting XI from the side that lost to Tunisia last week, and it's no surprise to see Kylian Mbappe starting for Les Blues.

POLAND: Meanwhile, Czeslaw Michniewicz has picked the 4th different XI in their 4th match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Robert Lewandowski leading the line once more.

FRA vs POL: Hugo Lloris will today equal Lilian Thuram as the most capped player in the history of the French national team (142nd cap).

He also equals Thierry Henry and Fabien Barthez for the joint-most World Cup appearances for Les Bleus (17).

FRA vs POL: We're 30 minutes away from kick-off at the Al Thumama Stadium.

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FRA vs POL: 15 minutes until kick-off. Are we going to witness another upset, or will the World champions continue their quest for a consecutive World Cup title?

FRA vs POL: The teams are walking out of the tunnel as the National Anthems are about to be sung. France will go first before Poland.

The National Anthems have been concluded. And here's the lineup again for this encounter.

The National Anthems have been concluded. And here's how both teams lineup for this encounter.

Today's referee is Jesus Valenzuela from Ecuador.

KICK OFF!! at the Al Thumama Stadium. It's France vs Netherlands. Here we go!!

1' FRA 0-0 POL: Antoine Griezmann is fouled. France have a freekick.

2' FRA 0-0 POL: France have a Corner.

3' FRA 0-0 POL: Raphael Varane's header from the cross is well wide of the post.

5' France have a throw-in.

7' FRA 0-0 POL: France have dominated possession in the opening stages here.

8' France has been awarded a Corner kick.

10' France have been awarded another Corner.

11' FRA 0-0 POL: At the moment, Poland look happy to defend that go all-out attacking.

12' France have their 4th corner of the match.

14' FRA 0-0 POL: Poland can't get anything going in attack right now as most of the ball is being played in the Polish half of the field.

16' FRA 0-0 POL: Ousmane Dembele (France) latches on to a loose ball and drives into the box, but his shot is fired straight at 

Wojciech Szczęsny.

20' FRA 0-0 POL: Robert Lewandowski (Poland) unleashes a shot from distance but it's just wide of the right post.

25' FRA 0-0 POL: Poland are now starting to grow into the game and gradually attack.

28' FRA 0-0 POL: Olivier Giroud misses a golden opportunity to punish Poland after a quick break away.

30' Freekick to Poland.

31' FRA 0-0 POL: Aurelien Tchouameni sees yellow for a rash tackle just outside the box.

35' France have a Corner kick.

36' Freekick to Poland after a foul in the box.

37' FRA 0-0 POL: Well, it's no surprise that Kylian Mbappe's pace has caused the Polish defense all sorts of problems today. But the deadlock is still yet to be broken.

38' FRA 0-0 POL: What a chance for Poland!! Hugo Lloris and the French just dealt really well with a flurry of shots in the box. Solid defending really.

40' Grzegorz Krychowiak (Poland) robs an opponent of the ball referee Jesus Valenzuela blows for a foul.

45' FRA 1-0 POL: Olivier Giroud (France) opens the scoring here and becomes France's all-time top scorer.

HALF TIME!! At the break: France 1-0 Poland.

SECOND HALF!! is underway at the Al Thumama Stadium. France 1-0 Poland.

46' FRA 1-0 POL: It remains to be seen how Poland will respond. They've proven that they can be dangerous when they want to.

46' Referee Jesus Valenzuela shows a yellow card to Bartosz Bereszynski (Poland) for a foul on Ousmane Dembele.

47' FRA 1-0 POL: Griezmann's freekick is saved by Wojciech Szczesny, and the rebound from Theo Hernandez is well wide of the post.

50' FRA 1-0 POL:  Poland trying to create space for themselves in the final third, but so far, the France defenders have been steadfast.

52' Corner kick to France.

54' Corner kick to France.

56' Corner kick to France again. The French team continue to apply the pressure.

57' FRA 1-0 POL: Freekick to Poland after a clash of heads in the box.

60' FRA 1-0 POL: Kylian Mbappe is robbed off the ball after taking his sweet time to shoot.

63' France continue to dominate but the flag is raised for offside after Kylian Mbappe was fouled in the box.

65' FRA 1-0 POL: Olivier Giroud's effort is just wide of the right post, but he's offside anyway.

66' Didier Deschamps has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Youssouf Fofana (France) replacing Aurelien Tchouameni.

69' Robert Lewandowski (Poland) is fouled.

70'  Jakub Kaminski is replaced by Nicola Zalewski (Poland).

70' Krystian Bielik (Poland) in, Grzegorz Krychowiak out.

71' FRA 1-0 POL: 19 minutes to go here. Can Poland level matters soon or will Les Blues add to their tally?

74' France 2-0 Poland: Kylian Mbappe with a screamer to double France's lead. What a beautiful goal!

76' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Kingsley Coman (France) in place of Ousmane Dembele.

. 76' Olivier Giroud is replaced by Marcus Thuram (France).

80' FRA 2-0 POL: Marcus Thuram is fouled by Matty Cash. Freekick to France.

81' Poland look mentally exhausted and now have a mountain to climb following that goal from Kylian Mbappe.

85' Five minutes until stoppage time. Poland still trail 2-0 against France and are on the brink of bowing out of Qatar, unless.....a miracle happens here.

87'  Jan Bednarek (Poland) replaces Jakub Kiwior.

87' Przemyslaw Frankowski is replaced by Kamil Grosicki (Poland).

88' FRA 2-0 POL: Matty Cash (Poland) is booked after bringing down an opponent.

90+3 FRA 3-0 POL: Milik (Poland) strikes the cross bar. But he's offside anyway.

90+5' Poland might have a chance to grab a consolation here. Referee is consulting with VARV over a possible handball in the box.

90+6' PENALTY for Poland.

90+8' Uh-oh...PENALTY RETAKE: Referee has asked Lewandowski to retake it.

FULL TIME!! at the Al Thumama Stadium. It's finished France 3-1 Poland.

FRANCE 3-1 POLAND: The defending champions are through to the Quarter final stages, where they will face either of England or Senegal - who play tonight by 8:00 PM WAT.

And that's it for our coverage of the third match of the World Cup Round of 16 stages. Up next is England vs Senegal and kick-off is by 8:00 PM WAT. We will be back for that one as Pulse Sports also promises to bring you all the action from LIVE from Qatar.