Tag: Australia

Their very first encounter came back in May 1994, when Manchester United legend Eric Cantona struck the only goal of the game in the 42nd minute to sink the Socceroos in the Kirin Japan Cup. Australia's only victory came in Group A of the FIFA Confederations Cup in June 2011, when they saw off Les Bleus 1-0 courtesy of a second-half strike from forward Clayton Zane.   There have been three more meetings between France and Australia, with Deschamps's side claiming one draw and two victories, including an emphatic 6-0 friendly win...