Defending champions France stormed into the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup after they beat Poland 3-1 at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar on Sunday.

A 44th minute goal from French striker Olivier Giroud, backed by a two powerful strikes from Kylian Mbappe in the 74th and 91st minutes, assured them a spot in the final eight.

Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski scored a 99th minute penalty to grab a consolation goal just before his team’s exit from the competition.

Giroud’s goal saw him overtake Thierry Henry’s record as France’s all-time top scorer, as he netted his 52nd for Les Bleus.

France will feature in Saturday’s quarter-final against the winner of this afternoon’s round of 16 clash between England and Senegal.

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