Two teams that ended their World Cup 2022 group-stage campaigns with defeats prepare for battle in the last 16 clash at the Al-Thumama Stadium on Sunday as reigning champions France take on Poland. Les Bleus finished first in Group D to book a place in the knockout rounds. while Czeslaw Michniewicz’s men settled for a tie with the holders after finishing second in Group C. France vs Poland FIFA World Cup
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Becoming the first manager to lead his side into the knockout rounds of the 2022 World Cup. France coach Didier Deschamps wasn’t afraid to make changes for Les Bleus’ final Group D showdown with Tunisia. but the second-string team could not. Be perfect in line.
At a Glance France
With the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann all on the bench. Tunisia took advantage and drew first blood through Wahbi Khazri in the 58th minute. although Griezmann thought he had equalized at the death.
However, VAR intervened after the final whistle to rule out Atlético Madrid’s goal for offside, prompting France to lodge a complaint with FIFA. but Les Bleus nevertheless maintained their first-placed position by beating Australia on goal difference. the difference
The 1998 and 2018 champions have now achieved a surprise World Cup debut, as they qualified for three consecutive knockout stages for the first time. while also becoming the first defending champions to exit the group since Brazil. 2006.
At a Glance Poland
Moreover, with Les Bleus having progressed in each of their last five last-16 ties at the World Cup and missing out on a seventh straight victory on football’s grandest stage, Deschamps’ side need no extra motivation to see the shot-sham. Poland.
Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny joked that he lost a bet with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi about scoring a penalty. in his side’s defeat to the South American champions. but the Juventus man couldn’t value his seven-time spot kick save from the ball. D’Or winner.
The awarding of the penalty was heavily criticized. but Szczesny was right to keep out Messi’s effort in their Group C final. although his effort was ultimately wasted in the second half as Alexis McAllister and Julian Alvarez struck for La Albiceleste.
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Despite taking just four points from their three Group C matches. Poland’s goal difference of 0 saw them pip Mexico (-1) by the skin of their teeth to second place and reach the last 16 for the first time since the 1986 edition. which was coincidentally held in Mexico.
Michniewicz’s side didn’t bring their best shooting boots to Qatar. though, having recorded just five shots on target so far at the 2022 World Cup. – three of which came in their matchday two win over Saudi Arabia. – although they kept four clean sheets on the bounce before McAllister broke through their defense. sheet.
It has been 40 years since France last lost to Poland. who knocked them out of the World Cup in 1982. before a 4-0 friendly win later that year. but Les Bleus have since put together a seven-game unbeaten run against the group. C runners up, 1-0 in a friendly as recently as 2011.
