The match between England and France set the stage for records

By defeating England 2-1 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar, defending champions France advanced to the semi-finals for the seventh time in their history. The early final between England and France was the scene of records.

Protecting his team’s goal against England, Hugo Lloris went down in history as the player who played the most for the French National Team in this match. Wearing the national jersey for the 143rd time, the experienced 35-year-old goalkeeper surpassed Lilian Thuram, who holds the record on this field.

Lloris saw 86 wins and 33 draws in 143 matches, taking the field as captain 118 times.

KANE PARTICIPATED IN THE RECORD

Kane, who scored the goal that led his team to a 1-1 draw, reached 53 goals in the national team’s uniform. The 29-year-old footballer equaled Wayne Rooney’s record for most national team goals scored.

FRANCE WINS FOR THE FIRST TIME

France, who are among the last 4 teams in the 2022 World Cup, defeated England for the first time in the tournament. England won the group stage matches between the two cup teams in 1966 and 1982 by scores of 2-0 and 3-1.

68,895 sports fans followed the game from the stands.

THE AMERICAN JOURNALIST GRANT WAHL DID NOT FORGOT

In the quarterfinal match between England and France, the American journalist Grant Wahl was not forgotten, who lost his life yesterday following the Argentina-Holland duel.

As photographs and flowers were placed on Wahl’s table in the press box, which he was given to watch the match, FIFA also posted on its social media account: “Tonight, we respectfully commemorate Grant Wahl in the reserved spot for him in Al Bayt. Stadium. He should have been here. Our thoughts are with his wife Celine, family and friends at this difficult time. (AA)