After a breathtaking match and its victory (2-1) against England, the France team qualifies for the last four of the World Cup, Saturday, December 10. It will meet Morocco in the semi-finals.
18:25 – Relive the joy of the Blues after their victory against England
END OF LIVE – The France team qualified for the semi-finals of the World Cup by beating England (2-1), Saturday, December 10. In the locker room, the Blues were able to let their joy burst with the famous song Freed from Desire of Gala. On Twitter, a video of the team dancing was shared, it shows the good atmosphere that reigns in the group.
5:35 p.m. – “The best team lost”, deplores English midfielder Declan Rice
Declan Rice, English midfielder for the Three Lions, did not digest England’s defeat against France (1-2), Saturday, December 10, in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. “Other than their two goals, I don’t remember seeing them being creative. […] In my opinion, the best team lost tonight”, reacted the player Declan Rice, who underlined the English domination in the game. “In the end, it is we who lost and we are therefore responsible for this defeat” , however recognized the English player.
16:35 – What do the English blame for the England-France arbitration?
The day after their defeat against France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the English believe that the refereeing of the match played against them. In particular, they dispute three actions that took place, as explained RMC Sports. Thus, in the sixteenth minute of the match, they point to a possible fault by Upamecano at the start of the action which leads to Tchouaméni’s goal. They blame Dayot Upamecano for having been in contact with English player Bukayo Saka shortly before the first tricolor goal. The second disputed action, in the twenty-fifth minute, was a foul by Upamecano on Kane which took place at the edge of the penalty area. However, after consulting the VAR, Wilton Pereira Sampaio ruled that there was no penalty to be awarded in favor of England. Finally, the English challenge the yellow card sent to Théo Hernandez, believing that he should have received a red card.
15:45 – Harry Kane’s disappointment after the match
England captain Harry Kane shares his disappointment following his side’s World Cup quarter-final defeat on Saturday (December 10th). On Twitter, he wrote on Sunday December 11: “Absolutely disgusted. We gave it our all and it’s falling apart because of a small detail for which I take responsibility. There’s no hiding it, that hurts and it will take time to get over it, but that’s part of the sport.” The player wants to move on since he writes: “It’s about using the experience to be mentally and physically stronger for the next challenge”.
14:45 – The different records broken during the France – England match
Several records were broken during the France – England match, Saturday, December 10, recalls The Parisian. Thus, with his 143rd selection for the France team, Hugo Lloris becomes the most capped player in the history of the Blues. For his part, thanks to his two assists, Antoine Griezmann becomes the best passer in the history of the France team. Finally, Olivier Giroud remains the top scorer for the France team, with 53 goals scored in the selection.
13:45 – Hugo Lloris, fair play towards Harry Kane, his teammate
After France’s victory against England on Saturday December 10, the captain of the France team, Hugo Lloris, even if he savored his victory, had a word for the captain of the opposing team, Harry Kane. “The man that I am is saddened because he is a teammate that I have known for a long time, a man that I respect enormously and someone who took responsibility at an important time. Unfortunately for him and the team national of England, he put it above and fortunately for the France team, because it was a turning point. I know that he is strong and that he will pass above, but I can only share this moment of pain with him”, said Hugo Lloris according to comments reported by The Parisian.
12:45 – The French were not afraid against the Three Lions
Interviewed on the show Telefoot, Sunday December 11, Didier Deschamps, the coach of the France team, returned to the victory of the Blues against England the day before: “We were not afraid, afterwards, it is the high level. We had the happiness of leading, then we had a slightly more difficult period when the English came back at the start of the second half, but having this immense happiness with the heart, the state of mind, the quality too.”
11:45 – The English press discouraged after the elimination of England
Sunday, December 11, the day after the elimination of England against France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the English press is demoralized. Many titles recall Harry Kane’s missed penalty in the 84th minute, which would have allowed the English to equalize at 2-2. With a photo of the English captain on the cover, The Mirror indicates that the hearts of Lions have been broken. “Goodbye Qatar”, title in French on Sunday Expresswhile The Sun puts on the front page “Harry’s pain”, the pain of Harry Kane.
10:45 – Best audience of the year for TF1 with England – France
The England – France match, broadcast on TF1 on Saturday December 10, represents the best audience of the year for TF1. Indeed, 17.7 million viewers followed the quarter-final, or 63% of the audience share. A peak of 20.1 million viewers was even recorded during the match.