FIFA World Cup 2022: Is France's Olivier Giroud playing against Lionel Messi's Argentina?

The World Cup final is set to take place today with France facing off against Argentina. The French team will feature two players from AC Milan, Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez, in the starting lineup. Giroud has had some slight knee issues in the lead up to the final, but it is expected that he will be able to play from the beginning of the match. If not, he may be replaced by Thuram. Hernandez, on the other hand, has been a standout player in the tournament and has gained recognition from fa ..                                                       

Giroud was reportedly out of consideration for the final XI due to a serious knee injury he sustained in the previous match. France apparently trained half their session without Giroud, giving some more credence to the news that he may not play in the finals after all. In absence of Giroud, France may have played Karim Benzema, although he wasn’t the first choice of coach Deschamps.

Giroud is known for his physicality and aerial ability, making him a formidable presence in the attacking third of the pitch. He is a clinical finisher and has scored over 200 goals in his career at the club and international levels. Giroud will be a key player for France in their attempt to win the World Cup and will be looking to add to his already impressive international goal tally.

He has represented France in multiple tournaments, including the last World Cup. He was a member of the French team that reached the final of the 2018 World Cup, where they lost to Croatia. Giroud played in all but one of France's matches in the tournament and scored three goals, including a crucial goal in the quarter-final victory over Uruguay. Giroud has also represented France at the European Championships, helping them win the tournament in 2016.

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FAQs:

1. How many goals has Giroud scored?
   Giroud is a attacking player and a clinical finisher. He has scored more than 200 goals
2. Who did France lose to in last world cup?
   France lost to Croatia in the last world cup