- After multiple failed attempts, Kylian Mbappe finally hits the target to give his side a 2-0 lead over Poland.
- Olive Giroud's lat goal has given France 1-0 lead in the first 45 minutes of the game.
France XI: Lloris, Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, Theo Hernandez, Griezmann, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Dembele, Giroud, Mbappe
Poland XI: Szczesny, Bereszynski, Kiwior, Glik, Cash, Frankowski, Szymanski, Krychowiak, Zielinski, Kaminski, Lewandowski
8:30 PM, France will need patience against Poland in last 16 clash
France will start their World Cup last-16 clash as overwhelming favourites in Sunday’s round of 16 clash at the Al Thumama Stadium. But their opponents Poland cannot be just written off.
Even though they looked ordinary against Argentina in their last group-phase game and seemed content playing for a draw, they do have what it takes to stage an upset. Besides, in the knockout stage, anything is possible as one gross error too can prove to be very costly.
12:30 AM, Richer in options, England regroup
The prospect of Harry Kane not scoring in any of England’s group games at this World Cup might have left fans fearing the worst. Instead, there’s a growing sense of optimism as Southgate’s Three Lions get ready for Sunday’s last-16 clash against Senegal, the Lions of Teranga, at Al Bayt Stadium.
Kane, whose 51 goals for his country puts him only two behind record holder Wayne Rooney, has yet to fully hit his straps in Qatar, barely having a shot on target. A foot knock sustained in the opening win against Iran has not helped the England captain, who top-scored in the 2018 World Cup with six.