In the Football World Cup, France defeated Australia 2-1 in their Group C campaign at Kazan today. After remaining nill till half time French Griezmann converted a penalty into a goal against Australia. That was equalized by a goal by Aussie Mile Zedinak.
Paul Pagba of France did a victory goal at 80th minute. France are seeking their second World Cup title after victory at home in 1998. Now France will take on Denmark in Samara. In the second encounter of the day at Spartak Stadium in Moscow, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi as Argentina opens group play against Iceland. In the third fixture at Saransk at 9.30 p.m.,
Denmark's experience in big tournaments is likely to give them advantage over Peru, who are returning to the World Cup after a 36-year wait. In the Group D game slated to begin at half past midnight, dark horse Croatia will take on African powerhouse Nigeria at Kaliningrad.
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