Saturday, December 10, the France team plays against England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Didier Deschamps has decided to field the same XI as against Poland. The winner will meet Morocco who took out Portugal.
The essential
- The France team faces England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, this Saturday, December 10 at 8 p.m. The Blues challenge the Three Lions to try to qualify for the semi-finals.
- Didier Deschamps will field the same team for this France – England as against Poland.
- While the threat of suspension hangs over players Jules Koundé and Aurélien Tchouaméni, the coach advised them to “let go”.
- In case of victory, France will face Morocco, winner of Portugal (1-0), on Wednesday December 14 at 8 p.m.
- Find live all the news on the France team during this 2022 World Cup.
Live
21:44 – Penalty missed by England!
Theo Hernandez gave a shoulder shot to Mason Mount. The Englishman collapsed in the penalty area. After viewing the video, the referee awarded a penalty to the English. Harry Kane fired over and missed his shot on goal! France still leads 2-1.
21:39 – Giroud’s goal
Olivier Girouuuuuuuud! Dominated France regains the advantage thanks to the top scorer of the French selection! 2-1 for the Blues.
21:12 – Goal for England
Aurélien Tchaouamni mows down Bukayo Saka in the penalty area. Harry Kane transforms the penalty without shaking. France and England are tied.
20:50 – Half-time: 1-0 for France against England
It’s half time between France and England. The Blues lead 1-0 at halftime. The midfielder scored through Aurélien Tchouaméni in the 17th minute of play.
20:17 – Buuuuut for the French team!
The French team opens the scoring in the 18th minute! Aurélien Tchouaméni inherits a ball at the entrance to the surface. When stopped, the Real Madrid player shoots and scores! What a fantastic strike. The match of the Blues is perfectly launched
7:50 p.m. – Olivier Giroud “can’t wait for it to start”
Asked before the match against England by TF1, Olivier Giroud delivered his analysis: “You have to find the right balance between relaxation, motivation, determination and not being inhibited by the event. We can’t wait for it to start. Since the match against Poland, it’s a new competition, you have to have strong nerves. It can be played at the last moment, on penalties as we have seen in previous matches. We will have to give everything for France tonight.”
7:40 p.m. – Guy Stéphan wants to “bring happiness, pleasure” to supporters
At the microphone of TF1, Guy Stéphan analyzed the English team that France will face in a few minutes: “We will have to pay attention to all the details, be present in terms of intensity. It is an athletic and lively team in in front of us. We will have to go get them.” The assistant coach also gave his feelings about the supporters: “The supporters? We want them to encourage us, we want to bring them happiness, pleasure. The objective of the players is to qualify.”
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The numbers of each player of the France team were revealed on November 15, just one week before their entry into the competition. Captain and goalkeeper of the team, Hugo Lloris wears the number 1. We note that the 9 was left to Olivier Giroud when Karim Benzema inherited the 19 before leaving the Blues on withdrawal. Antoine Griezmann wears the 7 and the 10 was offered to Kylian Mbappé.
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The photo of the France team for the 2022 World Cup
The official photo of the France team was unveiled on November 15. Taken at Clairefontaine the day before their departure for Qatar, it was – something unprecedented – done indoors because of the weather.
As usual before each major competition, the jersey of the France team for the World Cup was officially unveiled on September 15 by the equipment supplier Nike. The outfits do not present any big surprises and correspond to the “leaks” mentioned for several days.
The home jersey is sober with midnight blue and a gold logo, while the white breaks the codes a little more. “The French collection is a fusion of the heritage and the future of the country,” wrote the equipment manufacturer in its press release. “The home kit’s oak leaf and olive branch motif represents strength, solidarity and peace. Classic French design elements include a tricolor insert on the shorts, jacquard sock and cuff as well as only golden details”.
Here is the ranking of the top scorer of the French football team with Olivier Giroud at the top of the hierarchy ahead of Thierry Henry:
- Olivier Giroud: 52 goals
- Thierry Henry: 51 goals
- Antoine Griezmann: 42 goals
- Michel Platini: 41 goals
- David Trezeguet: 34 goals
- Karim Benzema: 33 goals
- Kylian Mbappe: 32 goals
- Zinedine Zidane: 31 goals
- Just Fontaine: 30 goals
- Jean-Pierre Papin: 30 goals
- Youri Djorkaeff: 28 goals