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France, the champions of the previous tournament, advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Poland 3-1 in the round of 16.

Mbafe, the leading star who scored two goals, rose to the sole lead in scoring with the 5th goal of the tournament.

England also beat Senegal to advance to the quarterfinals.



This is Reporter Jeong Hee-don.



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France pushed Poland hard from the start.



Mbappe diligently dug into the left flank to create chances, but it was difficult for Poland to open the goal.



Poland, who launched a counterattack centered on Lewandowski, was also disappointed that two decisive shots were blocked by the French defensive wall in the 38th minute of the first half.



France overcame the crisis and took the lead in the 44th minute when 36-year-old Giroud, who received Mbappe's pass, scored the first goal.



Giroud, who scored his 52nd goal in A match, set a new record for the most goals, surpassing his senior Henry.



In the second half, Mbappe, the star of the match who had been silent in the first half, made a splash by scoring two goals in the Polish goal.



After putting in a mid-range shot in the 29th minute of the second half, in extra time, he put a wedge in the game with a powerful right-footed shot.



Mbappe, who scored the 4th and 5th goals of the tournament, took the lead in the top scorer competition by beating the second-place group such as Messi and Rashford by 2 goals.



Poland avoided losing 0 with Lewandowski making up for a goal from a penalty just before the end.



France easily reached the quarterfinals thanks to Mbappe's two goals and one assist, cruising toward a second consecutive victory in the tournament.



England also defeated Senegal 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.



In the 38th minute of the first half, Henderson, who received a pass from Bellingham, scored the first goal with a sensational left-footed shot.



England, who led 2-0 in the first half, won by 3 goals in the 12th minute of the second half when Saka scored a key goal.



England, who stepped on the stage of the quarterfinals twice in a row, will clash with France on the 11th for a ticket to the quarterfinals.