England vs France

Ahead of the game, Walker insisted that he wouldn't be giving arguably the best player in world football any special treatment. “We respect that he is a good ...

[sign up to our weekly newsletter](https://www.givemesport.com/signup?utm_source=GiveMeSport&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=Newsletter). Another clip actually shows Walker looking towards Mbappe before turning around and ignoring him. He is not going to stand in my way of hopefully winning a World Cup for my country.” However, Walker just turns around and stares at him. “I am representing my country in the quarterfinal of a World Cup so it is do or die really. [Kyle Walker](https://www.givemesport.com/kyle-walker) appeared to completely ignore [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.givemesport.com/kylian-mbappe) in the tunnel before France and [England’s](https://www.givemesport.com/england-football) [World Cup](https://www.givemesport.com/world-cup) quarter final clash.

Brazilian official was part of the Var team in Russia four years ago and awarded a controversial penalty to Saudi Arabia this World Cup.

At the last World Cup, four years ago in Russia, Sampaio was part of the refereeing team that helped introduce technology to the tournament. Qatar’s winner came in the 97th minute via Var after Sampaio had initially carried on play. They know they have been in a hell of a game. His other two games at this World Cup have both been victories for Holland, against Senegal and USA. He also expressed his frustrations on Twitter: Asked about the performance of the referee, Southgate said on ITV: "It is pointless going into that.

Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, has had his say on the two big refereeing decisions during France vs England.

France were saved by the finest of margins.” Kane equalised from the penalty spot in the second half but Olivier Giroud won the match for the holders. [sign up to our weekly newsletter](https://www.givemesport.com/signup?utm_source=GiveMeSport&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=Newsletter). England were handed the perfect opportunity to force the match into extra time in the final few minutes but Kane blazed a second penalty over the bar. Clattenburg on the potential penalty on Harry Kane “Was there a foul on Bukayo Saka in the build-up to France’s first goal?

We should be proud of England's glorious failure against France during the World Cup quarter-final this time, says Matthew Nash.

[Wayne Rooney](https://metro.co.uk/tag/wayne-rooney/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1)’s record 53 England goals at Al Bayt and led by example, the figurehead of the team surrounded by talented young players. But still France found a way and that was down to the peerless Griezmann. The 21-year-old has it all ahead of him. Mbappe barely threatened and that is testament to Kyle Walker’s dogged determination after a nervy opening. No blame for Southgate or Kane, this time England left it all out on the pitch and did not die wondering. Saka’s performance in spells against France underlines just what a talent Arsenal and England have on their hands. At every one we talk about how this time will be different, and [Gareth Southgate](https://metro.co.uk/tag/gareth-southgate/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK2)’s side have done so much to escape the curse, beating Colombia four years ago. Southgate, however, may not want two more years of dealing with the issues that come with the job after riding that particular rollercoaster since 2016. He did not look or sound like a man who relished two more years in the job after Saturday’s exit. The moment came and Kane could not convert a second penalty. [Harry Kane](https://metro.co.uk/tag/harry-kane/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1)’s miss on Saturday night, spot-kicks continue to define the Three Lions’ major tournaments. England and penalties.

Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio officates during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between. Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio during the Qatar ...

He knows this is different and tries to let things go, but he ends up confused in his own mind about what's a foul and what isn't He knows this is different and tries to let things go, but he ends up confused in his own mind about what's a foul and what isn't." "Brazilian TV going over it now," Vickery added in a reply. "It's a question of criteria," Vickery posed. "I'm not saying he was at fault for England's defeat. Wilton Sampaio's performance was mired in controversy, as the Brazilian official refused to rule out France's opening goal after a blatant foul on Bukayo Saka in the build-up, before failing to give a penalty on Harry Kane in the first half that would have drawn England level sooner.

Despite the defeat the reaction was positive for Gareth Southgate's side with many arguing that they edged the match against the French.

Gary Lineker, given a night off as the match was on ITV, voiced his frustration at the two key moments of the first half - the France goal and the decision by the referee Sampaio to not award England a penalty. In the first half Kane had what looked, for some, a cast-iron penalty shout waved on and Sampaio did not endear himself to the England players or fans. Les Blues defeated the English last night in the quarter-finals of the World Cup thanks to a sumptuous goal from Aurelien Tchouamenu in the first half and a majestic header from Olivier Giroud in the second. "It's a case of double bluffing yourself, you know you've gone one side [with the first penalty] do you go to the other?" [England] played well in this game against a very good side and I thought they edged it," the former England right-back said on ITV. Following the defeat it will be France who will face Morocco for the right to play in next Sunday's final. Le Dauphine and Le Parisien both ran the same front page headline of “Yes!” next to pictures of Giroud celebrating. Le Figaro described the match as a "real boxing fight" with both teams on the edge. Labelling captain Hugo Lloris as ‘decisive’, the paper was already looking forward to Wednesday’s semi-final against Morocco, where the French will be bidding for a second consecutive World Cup final appearance. “The front of a cafe was damaged, a bank window smashed and a lobby damaged.” At least 19 police officers were also lightly injured. The streets of Paris Saturday night became flooded with a sea of French and Moroccan flags, as fans of both countries celebrated their respective victories. I felt as confident on the first as I did the second.

The world champions beat Gareth Southgate's side 2-1 after Harry Kane scored one penalty but missed another late on.

[Kane missed his second penalty late in the game](/sport/football/world-cup/harry-kane-england-penalty-miss-france-b2242959.html) as France went on to set up a semi-final against Morocco. [“You need a bit of luck sometimes.”](/sport/football/world-cup/didier-deschamps-france-england-b2243049.html) [Julien Laurens](https://twitter.com/LaurensJulien/status/1601734696010153984) said “the winning team is not always the best”, though he did credit France on finding a way to win. [La Croix](http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=44681X1458326&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.la-croix.com%2FSport%2FCoupe-monde-2022-vainqueur-Anglais-Bleus-peuvent-sestimer-heureux-2022-12-10-1201246000&sref=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/england-france-french-media-quarter-final-b2243066.html) claimed that Didier Deschamps’ team “can count themselves lucky” after progressing, while [Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/) wrote that France “struggled” their way past the Three Lions. [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/abonnement/kiosque/le-journal/a74bcf76-4b5f-46a4-b2fe-2db81e3d878b), after France gave away the two penalties and – as Harry Maguire and many English fans believed – were fortunate to get away with many other challenges. [the world champions edged past England 2-1](/sport/football/world-cup/england-france-result-score-harry-kane-penalty-b2242933.html) to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

The England squad arrived back in the UK earlier tonight and were welcomed by freezing temperatures - the climate in Qatar having been soaring in comparison.

Grealish, Maguire and Foden left the team hotel early along with Trent Alexander-Arnold, who departed in a Qatar 2022 vehicle. The players are due to board a flight back to Birmingham this morning, less than 24 hours after their elimination. Very rarely does the nation hold up its hands and admit that the moments of brilliance that were always likely to break this quarter-final tie wide open came from the opposition. Foden dragged his own suitcase and Maguire got onto a mini bus Regardless, I’m so proud of the effort, fight and performance from my teammates over the course of the whole tournament. by pulling off a [remarkable 1-0 win](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/morocco-portugal-world-cup-ronaldo-28701931). That they’re tired, for instance. Keep the faith, our time will come." The Three Lions bowed out of the tournament courtesy of a 2-1 defeat against France at the Al Bayt Stadium, with Harry Kane missing a late penalty to condemn the Three Lions to a quarter-final exit. The better team on the night went out, that’s football sometimes. Marcus Rashford has opened up on England's heart-breaking exit from the World Cup after the Three Lions crashed out of the tournament with a 2-1 defeat against France. Tyson Fury has sent a message of support to the England team after their disappointing World Cup exit at the hands of France on Saturday night.

Harry Kane scored one penalty for England against France, but missed a second late on to send the Three Lions home from the World Cup at the quarter-final ...

[ITV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/itv) after the incident, Ian Wright compared Kane's situation to Roberto Baggio's miss in the 1994 World Cup final. We are really proud to reach the semi-final in this way." France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, meanwhile, believed justice was done after he and his team-mates contested the award of the second penalty. Kane later has a chance to score a second equaliser from the penalty spot when Theo Hernandez barged [Mason Mount](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mason-mount) to the ground, but he blazed his effort over the bar. "Now it's about using the experience to be mentally and physically stronger for the next challenge. It didn't look for a second as though the skipper would let someone else step up, and Wenger was not at all surprised by the decision.

However, L'Equipe handed him a 4/10. England v France: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. But how did they rate the players during ...

[sign up to our weekly newsletter](https://www.givemesport.com/signup?utm_source=GiveMeSport&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=Newsletter). Those two sides clash in the first semi final on Tuesday. In regards to Saka’s performance, they wrote: “Complete performance from the Gunner. Clearly the most dangerous forward today.” [England](https://www.givemesport.com/england-football). [Check out our 2022 World Cup hub page](https://www.givemesport.com/1787364-world-cup-2022-dates-schedule-uk-kick-off-times-stadiums-groups-tickets-odds)

England fans and players were in disbelief over some of Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio's decisions in the World Cup defeat to France.

England finally got their opening after the scorer of France's first go-ahead goal, Aurelien Tchouameni, tripped Saka in the box shortly after half-time. Saka was brought down several times throughout the high-stake encounter, but Sampaio wasn't fazed by the cries of thousands for a decision to go their way. Wilton Sampaio enraged English supporters with a series of questionable decisions throughout the quarter-final.