France vs Argentina LIVE World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe scores twice as Lionel Messi crashes out - latest reaction
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Your support makes all the difference.After narrowly making it through to the knockout stage of the competition, a struggling Argentine side will now face its toughest opponent yet in the form of Didier Deschamp’s France.
The French failed to convince in their opening games but finished top of Group C regardless. The side have only conceded one goal this World Cup which came in the form of a Mile Jedniak penalty. France’s strong defensive efforts have served them well in the competition so far, though their failure to score against Denmark will have raised cause for concern.
Argentina, on the other hand, have endured a terrible opening to the World Cup and at point looked destined for a shock exit. However, a late Marcos Rojo goal clinched victory for the South Americans against Nigeria, booking their place in the last-16 for the fourth World Cup in a row.
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What time is it?
France vs Argentina kicks off at 15:00 at the Kazan Arena.
Where can I watch it?
Live coverage will be broadcast on BBC 1.
Odds
France: 11/8
Argentina: 12/5
Draw: 2/1
Prediction
If Argentina continue to struggle then this should be a fairly easy game for the French national side. France’s strong defensive play will allow their offence to focus on picking apart the weak Argentine backline.
68 mins: GOAL! France 4-2 Argentina (Kylian Mbappe)
It's Mbappe again, and it could be game over! A beautiful passing move from France, out of defence, through midfield, before a deft touch from Giroud slides the ball to Mbappe, and with confidence through the roof, fires it home. Clincial.
72 mins: Matuidi picks up a yellow card, possibly for dissent after a foul from Otamendi on Griezmann.
Now Di Maria is fouled and Argentina have a set piece. France defend well, break and Kante shows us his pace as well as his engine. He puts through Mbappe, who tries to link with Griezmann but should perhaps have gone himself
75 mins: SUBS: Pavon OFF, Meza ON for Argentina
Matuidi OFF, Tolisso ON for France
77 mins: France look very, very dangerous on the break, and as Argentina press forward they'll be more open. Pavard again impressive, running down the right and he's felled by Mascherano, who must surely be close to his last chance before a second yellow
82 mins: Meza has made an impact since coming on down the right, but he's unable to find a final ball after some good work by Messi. It all looks too little too late for Argentina.
85 mins: Fekir tried to do too much in the centre of the field, and there was the chance for Messi. He picks up possession, beats a defender but he fires a tame shot at Lloris who comfortably collects.
87 mins: In the first-half Argentina were dying out for a striker. Now they've got one in Aguero, and Messi is combining with him well. Perhaps if he had started the game, it may have been a different story
SUB: Mbappe makes way for Thauvin for his first action of the tournament. A performance from the 19 year old that will live long in the memory
90 mins: Four additional minutes, in a match that looks to have knocked Argentina out of the World Cup...
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