The Atlético Madrid winger and forward emerged as France’s assists leader, edging past legends Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane in playmaking contributions. His steady influence behind the strikers has become a defining feature of Les Bleus’ attack, adding a new layer to their offensive identity.
As France prepared for a pivotal clash in their World Cup campaign, attention centered on the team’s bid to secure a spot in the knockout rounds. After leading Group D and navigating demanding tests against Poland and England, Didier Deschamps’s squad positioned themselves for a semifinal push. A key forthcoming matchup would pit them against a determined Morocco, who sought a chance to reach a decisive stage in the tournament calendar.
While Kylian Mbappé led the scoring charts with five goals, another French star quietly drove the team’s success. Antoine Griezmann, pivotal in the victory over England that sealed a path toward the late stages, stood out as a veteran playmaker who kept France’s rhythm high throughout the knockout phase.
The Atlético Madrid player delivered two assists that night, setting up Aurélien Tchouaméni and Olivier Giroud for goals. That performance pushed Griezmann’s tally to 28 appearances for France in official matches, placing him ahead of Thierry Henry (27) and Zinedine Zidane (26) in all-time assists for the national team. In terms of goals for France, Griezmann has scored 42 across his international career since debuting in 2014, ranking him as the third-highest scorer behind Olivier Giroud (53) and Thierry Henry (51). He sits ahead of Michel Platini (41) and Karim Benzema (37) in that historical tally as well.
Griezmann’s record with France:
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His record includes three major titles: the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2021 UEFA Nations League, and the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, underscoring a career of sustained impact at the highest levels of international football.
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