Victory in the last 16 clash in Lyon means France face either England or Iceland in the Stade de France quarter-final next Sunday.
Paul Pogba brought Shane Long down within seconds of kickoff and Robbie Brady, who netted the Republic’s winner against Italy, converted a penalty with just two minutes gone to give the Irish a shock lead.
But Griezmann underlined a superb performance as the main strike threat with two knockout goals in the second-half as the hosts floored the Irish.
#FRA match-winner @AntoGriezmann is the @carlsberg Man of the Match 👏#EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/eiE8NjvVrO
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 26, 2016
A fine tournament from Ireland, who can go out with their heads held high 👏#EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/QKrySlvILL
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 26, 2016
Game of the tournament so far. Ireland were brilliant and France eventually came alive and showed class #FRAIRL #Euro2016 #IRL