O. Giroud became the record holder of the French national team © Reuters

Olivier Giroud forever etched himself into the history books of the French national football team.

The striker, who scored a goal in the World Cup quarterfinal match against Poland, became the all-time leading goal scorer for France.

O. Giroud now has 52 goals for "Les Blues."

The 36-year-old veteran surpassed another legendary striker, Thierry Henry, who had scored 51 times for France.

After the first half, Didier Deschamps' team leads 1-0 against Poland. The match is being broadcast live on LRT channel and lrt.lt.