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Argentina vs France Predictions & Tips - France to spoil Messi’s dream at the World Cup
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- Argentina are undefeated in 41 of their last 42 matches
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France beat Argentina at the 2018 World Cup (Getty)
Argentina vs France Predictions
Argentina are undefeated in 41 of their last 42 matches and France are the World Cup champions. France have the better team and are backed to win a thriller in extra time.
- Argentina vs France Predictions
- Head to Head
- Argentina Form
- Argentina Squad & Team News
- France Form
- France Squad & Team News
- Argentina vs France Live Stream FAQ
- Argentina are undefeated in 41 of their last 42 matches.
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi has scored 5 goals in 6 matches at the 2022 World Cup.
- France are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 matches (World Cup).
- France have won 9 of their last 10 matches (World Cup).
- France’s Kylian Mbappé has scored 5 goals in 6 matches at the 2022 World Cup.
Head to Head
Argentina have faced France in three competitive matches, all in the World Cup.
Argentina won 1-0 in 1930 and 2-1 in 1978, France winning 4-3 in the 2018 Round of 16.
Argentina Form
Argentina lost 2-1 against Saudi Arabia their opening match at the World Cup. They bounced back with a 2-0 win against Mexico, Lionel Messi opening the scoring and Enzo Fernández sealing the deal.
Lionel Scaloni’s side ended the group stage with a 2-0 win against Poland. Messi saw a penalty saved before Alexis Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez scored in a comfortable victory.
La Albiceleste beat Australia 2-1 in the Round of 16 with Messi and Álvarez on target before holding on under late pressure.
Argentina got past the Netherlands in the semi-finals. Lionel Messi assisted Nahuel Molina before netting a penalty, Oranje fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw before the South American side won the penalty shootout.
Argentina Squad & Team News
| Pos. | Player | D.O.B (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Franco Armani | 16 October 1986 (age 36) | 18 | 0 | River Plate |
| GK | Gerónimo Rulli | 20 May 1992 (age 30) | 4 | 0 | Villarreal |
| GK | Emiliano Martínez | 2 September 1992 (age 30) | 25 | 0 | Aston Villa |
| DF | Juan Foyth | 12 January 1998 (age 24) | 17 | 0 | Villarreal |
| DF | Nicolás Tagliafico | 31 August 1992 (age 30) | 47 | 0 | Lyon |
| DF | Gonzalo Montiel | 1 January 1997 (age 25) | 21 | 0 | Sevilla |
| DF | Germán Pezzella | 27 June 1991 (age 31) | 34 | 2 | Betis |
| DF | Marcos Acuña | 28 October 1991 (age 31) | 48 | 0 | Sevilla |
| DF | Cristian Romero | 27 April 1998 (age 24) | 18 | 1 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| DF | Nicolás Otamendi | 12 February 1988 (age 34) | 99 | 4 | Benfica |
| DF | Lisandro Martínez | 18 January 1998 (age 24) | 15 | 0 | Manchester United |
| DF | Nahuel Molina | 6 April 1998 (age 24) | 26 | 1 | Atlético Madrid |
| MF | Leandro Paredes | 29 June 1994 (age 28) | 50 | 4 | Juventus |
| MF | Rodrigo De Paul | 24 May 1994 (age 28) | 50 | 2 | Atlético Madrid |
| MF | Exequiel Palacios | 5 October 1998 (age 24) | 23 | 0 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| MF | Thiago Almada | 26 April 2001 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | Atlanta United |
| MF | Alejandro Gómez | 15 February 1988 (age 34) | 17 | 3 | Sevilla |
| MF | Guido Rodríguez | 12 April 1994 (age 28) | 27 | 1 | Betis |
| MF | Alexis Mac Allister | 24 December 1998 (age 23) | 13 | 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| MF | Enzo Fernández | 17 January 2001 (age 21) | 9 | 1 | Benfica |
| FW | Julián Álvarez | 31 January 2000 (age 22) | 18 | 7 | Manchester City |
| FW | Lionel Messi (captain) | 24 June 1987 (age 35) | 171 | 96 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| FW | Ángel Di María | 14 February 1988 (age 34) | 128 | 27 | Juventus |
| FW | Ángel Correa | 9 March 1995 (age 27) | 23 | 3 | Atlético Madrid |
| FW | Paulo Dybala | 15 November 1993 (age 29) | 35 | 3 | Roma |
| FW | Lautaro Martínez | 22 August 1997 (age 25) | 45 | 21 | Internazionale |
Left back Marcos Acuña and right back Gonzalo Montiel are available after suspension.
Lionel Messi has scored 96 goals in 171 internationals.
France Form
France started the World Cup with a 4-1 win against Australia after being 1-0 down in the 9th minute. They made it back to back wins with a 2-1 victory against Denmark, Kylian Mbappé scoring both goals.
Didier Deschamps side selected a second string side in a 1-0 defeat to Tunisia with top spot in the group assured.
Les Bleus beat Poland 3-1 in the Round of 16, Mbappé assisting Olivier Giroud for the opening goal before scoring two himself to make it five at the tournament.
France defeated England 2-1 in the quarter-finals with Aurélien Tchouaméni and Giroud on target. They outclassed Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals, Theo Hernández and Randal Kolo Muani with the goals.
France Squad & Team News
| Pos. | Player | D.O.B. (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Hugo Lloris | 26 December 1986 (age 35) | 144 | 0 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| GK | Steve Mandanda | 28 March 1985 (age 37) | 35 | 0 | Rennes |
| GK | Alphonse Areola | 27 February 1993 (age 29) | 5 | 0 | West Ham United |
| DF | Benjamin Pavard | 28 March 1996 (age 26) | 47 | 2 | Bayern Munich |
| DF | Axel Disasi | 11 March 1998 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Monaco |
| DF | Raphaël Varane | 25 April 1993 (age 29) | 92 | 5 | Manchester United |
| DF | Jules Koundé | 12 November 1998 (age 24) | 17 | 0 | Barcelona |
| DF | William Saliba | 24 March 2001 (age 21) | 8 | 0 | Arsenal |
| DF | Dayot Upamecano | 27 October 1998 (age 24) | 11 | 1 | Bayern Munich |
| DF | Lucas Hernandez | 14 February 1996 (age 26) | 33 | 0 | Bayern Munich |
| DF | Theo Hernandez | 6 October 1997 (age 25) | 12 | 2 | Milan |
| DF | Ibrahima Konaté | 25 May 1999 (age 23) | 6 | 0 | Liverpool |
| MF | Matteo Guendouzi | 14 April 1999 (age 23) | 7 | 1 | Marseille |
| MF | Aurélien Tchouaméni | 27 January 2000 (age 22) | 20 | 2 | Real Madrid |
| MF | Youssouf Fofana | 10 January 1999 (age 23) | 7 | 0 | Monaco |
| MF | Adrien Rabiot | 3 April 1995 (age 27) | 34 | 3 | Juventus |
| MF | Jordan Veretout | 1 March 1993 (age 29) | 6 | 0 | Marseille |
| MF | Eduardo Camavinga | 10 November 2002 (age 20) | 5 | 1 | Real Madrid |
| FW | Antoine Griezmann | 21 March 1991 (age 31) | 116 | 42 | Atlético Madrid |
| FW | Olivier Giroud | 30 September 1986 (age 36) | 119 | 53 | Milan |
| FW | Kylian Mbappé | 20 December 1998 (age 23) | 65 | 33 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| FW | Ousmane Dembélé | 15 May 1997 (age 25) | 34 | 4 | Barcelona |
| FW | Randal Kolo Muani | 5 December 1998 (age 23) | 4 | 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| FW | Kingsley Coman | 13 June 1996 (age 26) | 45 | 5 | Bayern Munich |
| FW | Marcus Thuram | 6 August 1997 (age 25) | 8 | 0 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Adrien Rabiot missed the win against Morocco with the flu but could come back into midfield here.
Dayot Upamecano was on the bench is in line to return to the starting side and partner Raphael Varane in central defence.
Kylian Mbappé has scored 33 goals in 65 internationals.
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Verdict
Argentina rarely lose and France are the reigning World Cup champions. France have the better team and are backed to end Lionel Messi’s dream by triumphing in a penalty shootout.
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