In the first round of Group D matches at the Euros, Mbappé set up an own goal before being forced off injured, and Giroud came on as a substitute, helping France secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Austria.
Giroud did not start the match, with Marcus Thuram taking his place in the starting lineup. In the 90th minute, with Mbappé suffering a broken nose, Giroud was introduced as a substitute.
This appearance made Giroud, at 37 years and 261 days, the oldest player to represent France in a European Championship, surpassing the previous record set by Bernard Lama in 2000. Additionally, Giroud now joins Thierry Henry, Lilian Thuram, and Hugo Lloris as players who have featured in seven major international tournaments. It’s worth mentioning that Thuram is the only French player to have participated in four different European Championships.
37 Years and 261 Days: Giroud Becomes Oldest French Player to Appear in a Euro Tournament. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/8578.html
