Amazing Antoine!

France’s Antoine Griezmann (second from left) celebrates his goal against Finland with teammates during their World Cup qualifier at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon on Tuesday. Pic/AFP

Antoine Griezmann's double gave France a 2-0 victory over Finland in their 2022 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and ended a run of five games without a win for the World Cup holders. The Atletico Madrid striker's brace took him level with Michel Platini on 41 goals for his country - 10 behind all-time leader Thierry Henry and five short of Olivier Giroud.

"I am very happy with my performance and immensely proud to have equalled Michel Platini," Griezmann told TF1. "This evening we were strong as we needed this win after five draws, and we managed it in a nice manner." Victory will go some way to putting to bed the lingering memories of France's traumatic loss on penalties to Switzerland in the Last 16 at this summer's Euro 2020.

The three points saw France extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points over the Finns, who have two games in hand. "We did not do everything well but we have rediscovered our confidence," said France coach Didier Deschamps. "This puts our fate in our hands and we must finish the job in November."

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