Colombo (News 1st) – France secured their place in the World Cup Quarter Finals with a thumping 3-1 win against Poland.

Olivier Giroud scored the opener slotting the ball into the far bottom corner. Giroud is now France's top scorer of all time with 52 goals for Les Bleus, surpassing Thierry Henry.

23 year old Kylian Mbappe followed with two stunning goals.

France will now take on the winner of the England vs Senegal match.

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