England vs France 1-2: World Cup 2022 – as it happened

After a frenzied 90 minutes of action, it is France who will meet Morocco on December 14 to decide who will feature in the final the following Sunday.

England now head back home, but they should do so with their heads held high, having pushed the current world champions the distance in this gripping encounter.

In the end, Les Bleus’s ability to produce a moment of brilliance out of thin air was the difference, and the Kane missed penalty will surely be talked about in the days to come.

We thank you for joining us today for this humdinger of a match, and before you do head off, make sure to check out our detailed match report.

The World Cup will now pause for a couple of days before action resumes when Argentina and Croatia face off for a spot in the final on December 13, so do make sure to join us for that one.

EN 𝘿𝙀𝙈𝙄-𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙇𝙀 DE LA COUPE DU MONDE ! 🔥
QUEL MATCH, QUELLE EQUIPE 😍😍😍#ANGFRA #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/LU5lltGvLK

— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) December 10, 2022

7 – This is the seventh time England have been eliminated from the quarter-final stages of the World Cup, more than any other side in the history of the competition. Heartbreak. pic.twitter.com/T8na9NtD6T

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 10, 2022

England midfielder Jordan Henderson had this to say after the match: “It’s difficult to find the right words. I thought we gave everything. [We were] disappointed to go one-nil down. I thought [our] character to keep going and find an equaliser was good.”

“We know how many penalties he [Harry Kane] has scored for us. How many goals he has contributed for us to get here. He will be stronger for it [the penalty miss] in the long run. He is a world-class striker and our captain.”

“We felt really good with our performances [in the tournament]. The hunger was really good. It, unfortunately, wasn’t our night, and [we have to] give credit to France as they are a good team.”

1 – France are the first reigning champion to reach the World Cup semi-finals since Brazil in 1998. Samba. #ENGFRA pic.twitter.com/hOxxRK50dw

— OptaJean (@OptaJean) December 10, 2022

With that last chance from Rashford, the whistle is soon blown and France go through to the World Cup semi-finals.

England provided a wonderful fightback, but in the end, the penalty miss from Kane will be discussed in the tabloids over days to come.

Les Bleus march on to the final four, where they will next face Morocco for a chance to reach the December 18 final.

Full-time: England 1-2 France

Rashford is tasked with taking the chance.

He goes for a goal and almost scores, but the ball just goes over the crossbar.

Really good chance at that, but just not enough.

90+11 mins: England 1-2 France

Coman, with a careless challenge on Maguire outside the box, may just give England a glimmer of hope here as they win a free-kick.

90+9 mins: England 1-2 France

Stones is withdrawn for Jack Grealish.

90+8 mins: England 1-2 France

Giroud accidentally trods on Stones’s right toe as they clamour for an aerial ball, which brings the play to a temporary halt.

England look to bring on Grealish shortly in these final minutes.

90+6 mins: England 1-2 France

It is all about clock management now for Les Bleus as they try to send the ball downfield as much as possible.

England continue to hunt for a precious tying goal.

90+5 mins: England 1-2 France

A cross is sent in from the left side, which Lloris fails to get a handle on as it continues behind for a right corner.

The corner is taken and Upamecano comes to France’s rescue with a resolute header the other way.

90+3 mins: England 1-2 France

Looks like England will be given eight additional minutes of stoppage time to try and equalise.

90+1 mins: England 1-2 France

Maguire, after jostling roughly with Griezmann for an aerial ball, is shown the first yellow card for an English player in this tournament.

90 mins: England 1-2 France

It had to be him. It was a classic Giroud header. France’s record goal scorer hasn’t had the best of service all night, but that was a real striker’s goal.

The Les Bleus’ fans at Al Bayt Stadium are on their feet waving the Tricolour, but then, but then, but then – a penalty or England?

And Harry Kane does not normally miss penalties.

There is absolute shock on the England fans’ faces. They have gone silent. Most are standing still.

Even the noisy drummer has gone missing.

Prior to the penalty chance, Dembele had been subbed off for Kingsley Coman.

Soon after the penalty miss, England bring on Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling for Henderson and Saka.

86 mins: England 1-2 France

After that effort from the usually reliable Harry Kane, you might like to read a bit more about penalties. Perhaps open it in another tab, and wait until after the game, though, eh?

Penalty kicks: What, when, why and other rules

France fans go off in the stadium as Kane sends his attempt well over the bar.

Quite uncharacteristic for him, but perhaps the occasion got to him somewhat?

84 mins: England 1-2 France

England are awarded their second penalty of the match.

England players want Hernandez to be sent off, but he is shown the yellow instead.

It was quite negligent from the defender on second viewing, and the Three Lions have an opportunity to tie things up once more.

Those hopes rest squarely on Kane’s shoulders.

82 mins: England 1-2 France