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France's all-time top striker ranking places Antoine Griezmann in third position

France's winning streak, established during Euro-2020 against Hungary, came to an end after five consecutive matches, with the national team succumbing to defeat. Title holders.

Ranking of Legendary French Strikers: Antoine Griezmann Places Third
Ranking of Legendary French Strikers: Antoine Griezmann Places Third

France's all-time top striker ranking places Antoine Griezmann in third position

In a thrilling World Cup qualifier, the reigning World Cup champions, the French national team, secured a 2-0 victory over Finland at home. Antoine Griezmann was the standout player of the match, scoring a brace that earned "Les Bleus" crucial three points.

Griezmann's double strike moves him to third place in France's all-time top goal scorers list, sharing the bronze medal with Michel Platini. Only two players have scored more goals for France than Griezmann: Olivier Giroud (46) and Thierry Henry (51).

Giroud, however, was not called up for the September matches, allowing Griezmann to shine even brighter. His performance against Finland marked a significant milestone, as he now has 41 goals for the French national team.

This victory over Finland was France's first win since their Euro 2020 encounter with Hungary, ending a five-match winless streak in a World Cup qualifier. The French national team's previous match against Finland, in March, ended in a disappointing 0-0 draw.

Antoine Griezmann, who plays for the French national team, was one of the players against whom Antoine Griezmann scored in the French national team's match against Finland. The goalkeeper, Lukas Hradecky, could not prevent Griezmann from adding to his tally, as the striker demonstrated his prowess yet again.

With this victory, France continues to assert their dominance in the World Cup qualifiers, maintaining their pursuit of another prestigious title. The team will undoubtedly look forward to their next match, eager to build upon their momentum and solidify their position at the top.

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