France
England
England
France
France
England
France
England
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, France faced Spain at home but suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat. This loss marked a setback for the team, which had been on a strong winning streak prior to this encounter.
Match statistics (France vs Spain):
Team Overview
England's most recent World Cup outing ended in a 1-2 loss to Argentina at home, a match that highlighted their struggles in maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities.
Match statistics (England vs Argentina):
In a captivating showdown, England triumphed over France with a score of 6-4, securing third place in the World Cup. The match was marked by an explosive first half where England established a commanding lead, scoring four goals before the break.
England's dominance was evident early on, with Declan Rice opening the scoring in the 3rd minute, followed by goals from Ezri Konsa and a brace from Bukayo Saka, who showcased his finishing prowess. By halftime, England had built a daunting 4-0 lead, leaving France with a mountain to climb.
However, the second half saw a spirited response from France. Kylian Mbappe ignited hope with a goal just three minutes after the restart, followed by strikes from Bradley Barcola and another from Mbappe, narrowing the deficit to 4-3. Despite their resurgence, France struggled to maintain control, with England responding decisively.
As the match progressed, Saka converted a penalty to extend England's lead to 5-3. France managed to pull one back through Ousmane Dembele in injury time, but Jude Bellingham's late goal sealed the victory for England. The match statistics reflected a balanced contest, with both teams registering 19 total shots, though England edged possession at 54%.
This thrilling encounter not only highlighted the attacking talents of both sides but also underscored the resilience of England, who managed to withstand France's late charge and secure a memorable victory.
France has shown mixed form in their last 10 matches, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. They scored a total of 6 goals and conceded 2 in their last 4 matches, averaging 1.5 goals per game. In contrast, England has been more consistent, winning 6 out of their last 10 matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding 6, averaging 2.0 goals per game.
In their recent encounters, the head-to-head statistics reveal a competitive edge for England, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last 4 meetings. The average goals per game in these encounters is 5.00, indicating a high-scoring trend. Additionally, England's recent performance has been bolstered by their attacking prowess, as evidenced by their 11 shots on target in their last match against France.
Tactically, France may adopt a more aggressive approach to compensate for their defensive vulnerabilities, while England could focus on exploiting counter-attacks, given their speed in transition. This dynamic could lead to an open match with numerous scoring opportunities for both sides.
M. Maignan
G
J. Kounde
D
D. Upamecano
D
W. Saliba
D
L. Digne
D
A. Tchouameni
M
A. Rabiot
M
O. Dembele
M
M. Olise
M
B. Barcola
M
K. Mbappe
F
J. Pickford
G
R. James
D
J. Stones
D
M. Guehi
D
D. Spence
D
D. Rice
M
E. Anderson
M
M. Rogers
M
J. Bellingham
M
A. Gordon
M
H. Kane
F
