Defending champions France’s World Cup journey got off to a stellar start after subduing Australia with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday. The match began with an Australian lead, after Craig Goodwin scored a goal in the ninth minute. But the tide started turning in France’s favour shortly afterwards, as France midfielder Adrien Rabiot equalised with a powerful header in the 27th minute and set up Giroud’s first goal shortly after. France’s success showed the team could cope without its star striker. In Karim Benzema’s absence, Kylian Mbappé scored a goal and set up the second of Olivier Giroud’s two g…