France
England
England
France
France
England
France
England
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, France faced Spain at home but suffered a disappointing defeat, losing 0-2. This result leaves them with a challenging task ahead as they prepare to take on England.
Match statistics (France vs Spain):
Team Overview
England's most recent World Cup outing ended in a narrow defeat against Argentina, losing 1-2 at home. This loss will weigh on their minds as they prepare to face France.
Match statistics (England vs Argentina):
In a captivating encounter, England triumphed over France with a scoreline of 6-4 in the World Cup 3rd Place Final, showcasing an impressive first-half performance that set the tone for the match.
England dominated the early stages, with Declan Rice opening the scoring just three minutes in. The Three Lions continued to apply pressure, and goals from Ezri Konsa and Bukayo Saka, who netted twice before halftime, gave them a commanding 4-0 lead at the break. France struggled to find their rhythm, managing only 46% possession and facing 11 shots on target from their opponents.
However, the second half saw a remarkable resurgence from the French side. Kylian Mbappe sparked the comeback with a goal shortly after the restart, followed by a strike from Bradley Barcola. Mbappe added another to his tally, bringing the score to 4-3, igniting hopes of an incredible turnaround.
Despite France's spirited fightback, Saka's penalty in the 87th minute and a late goal from Jude Bellingham sealed England's victory. France's Ousmane Dembele scored in stoppage time, but it was not enough to alter the outcome. The match concluded with both teams registering 19 total shots, yet England's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive.
This thrilling encounter highlighted the attacking prowess of both sides, with England ultimately securing a well-deserved victory and leaving France to ponder what might have been.
France has shown a mixed performance in their last ten matches, with a record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. They scored a total of 14 goals, averaging 1.4 goals per game, while conceding 8, resulting in an average of 0.8 goals against per game. England, on the other hand, has been slightly more prolific, with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 18 goals at an average of 1.8 goals per game and conceding 10, averaging 1.0 goals against per game.
In their most recent encounters, France lost to Spain in the semi-finals, while England was defeated by Argentina. This context adds pressure on both teams as they vie for a strong finish in the World Cup.
In terms of head-to-head statistics, the last four matches between France and England have resulted in 2 wins for France, 1 win for England, and 1 draw. The average goals per game in these encounters is 5, indicating a tendency for high-scoring matches. In their last meeting, England triumphed over France with a score of 6-4, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Statistically, France has a higher expected goals (xG) average in their recent matches, but England's ability to convert chances has been more effective, as evidenced by their higher goals scored in the last ten games.
In terms of tactics, France may adopt a more aggressive approach to recover from their recent defeat, while England could focus on counter-attacks, utilizing their speed on the wings. The midfield battle will be crucial, as both teams possess creative playmakers capable of unlocking defenses.
France
4
0
4
England
6
4
2
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
