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Giroud makes history, Mbappe stuns as France eliminate Lewandowski, Poland from World Cup

AL THUMAMA, Qatar -- France cruised into the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar with Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe claiming the goals to overcome Poland in a 3-1 win. Robert Lewandowski's stoppage time penalty -- taken twice due to keeper Hugo Lloris moving too soon to save the first spot-kick -- was a late consolation for the Poles.

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Poland, who claimed a Round of 16 spot ahead of Mexico on goal difference, had no answer to the world champions' attacking talents, despite going close to opening the scoring in the first-half.