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After drawing 0-0 with the United States and defeating Iran 6-2 in their first game, England finished the group stage with seven points after defeating Wales 3-0 in the final game.
The current world champions, France, have advanced to the quarterfinals on three occasions in recent history, falling to Italy in the final in 2006 and defeating Brazil to win the tournament at home in 1998.
Before earning overwhelming victories in the round of 16, England and France had won their respective groups. Both teams enter the match in top form, with their dazzling collection of attacking skills on full display in the competition so far.
England finished the group stage with seven points after defeating Wales 3-0. Earlier to that, they had drawn 0-0 with the USA and defeated Iran 6-2 in their first game.
England and France won that match in the round of 16 after finishing first in their respective groups. Both teams take on each other in top form, with a brilliant array of attacking skills that have been put on full show throughout the tournament so far.
In contrary to England’s dazzling 3-0 victory over Senegal, Kylian Mbappe-fueled France defeated Poland to advance to the quarterfinals.
Historical conflict
With 17 victories, nine losses, and just five draws, England’s record against France increase the desire on paper. Furthermore, France has never defeated its neighbours during a World Cup.
It’s a thriller
Many England supporters have seen this match as a possibility since before the World Cup schedule was released.
Kylian Mbappe, the star attacker and Golden Boot contender for France, and Jude Bellingham, the much-talked-about midfielder for England, will both play in it. Will either of them be able to change things?
Since England has scored 12 goals already and France has scored nine, spectators and fans may be expecting either a thrilling or tense game.
On Sunday at 12:30am IST, England and France’s contest will begin. Read more… https://www.sportstrumpet.com/netherlands-vs-argentina-fifa-world-cup-2022-quarterfinals/
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