• After overcoming the obstacle of the round of 16 against Poland brilliantly, the Blues are preparing to take up a completely different challenge, facing one of the favorites of the competition.

  • Now top scorer in the history of the French team alone, Olivier Giroud forms an infernal duo with Kylian Mbappé on the front of the attack of the Blues.

  • Author of 9 goals in 2 World Cups, the PSG star impresses the football world and panics the statistics.

You were 14.3 million in front of your post to encourage the Blues (best TV audience in 2022 in France), Sunday against Poland in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

It would seem that the performances of Didier Deschamps' men in Qatar got the better of the boycott and that the French supporters are present at each meeting of the French team.

With the approach of the first big poster of the Blues at the World Cup, against England, all the lights are green and confidence is essential to go to the end of the competition. 

But beware of the blow of Trafalgar which is watching the reigning world champions...

On what date and on what channel to watch the France - England match? 

The Blues quarter-final will be broadcast on TF1, unencrypted, and on beIN Sports, only for subscribers this Saturday, December 10 at 8 p.m.

You can also follow this France - England live over 20 minutes via our live commentary.

French people proud as roosters

With 9 goals scored and only 4 goals conceded in 4 matches, the selection of Didier Deschamps affirms its intentions: to succeed in retaining its title of world champion, which no team has managed to achieve since Brazil in 1962.

The defense of the Blues seems solid, the midfielder is starting to find its marks and the attack is a dream for all football fans.

To accompany the "bromance" of Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud, Ousmane Dembélé is the ideal partner. 

The PSG striker became on Sunday the first player under 24 in history to score 9 goals in the World Cups.

His friend Olivier Giroud became the top scorer in the history of the Blues with 52 achievements.

With this golden duo, France is not afraid of anything or anyone.

The comings into play of Marcus Thuram and Kingsley Coman are still timid but could weigh in the balance during the next matches.

In midfield, Antoine Griezmann's new torchbearer role suits him very well.

Gifted with exceptional game intelligence and a sense of sacrifice, the Little Prince takes advantage of his freedom in midfield.

When he is good, the Blues are too.

In defense, Varane and Upamecano do the job but they will have to be even more vigilant against the Three Lions!

Supported by Jules Koundé and Théo Hernandez, efficient and serene, the mayonnaise takes well.

Without forgetting Hugo Lloris, still imperial against the Poles.

We still wonder how he was able to repel Zielinski's point-blank shot before the break!

English artillery wants to hit hard

In a press conference, after their clear victory against Senegal in the round of 16 (3-1), the English all had the same word in their mouths: to test themselves against the world champions, the other team in great shape in Qatar. .

Euro 2020 finalists in front of their supporters at Wembley (loss on penalties against Italy), the Three Lions have been dreaming of a World Cup title since... 1966! 

For the inventors of football (with the Chinese), it's starting to matter a lot...

One thing is certain, it is that this English selection is armed to win the title in Qatar.

With 12 goals scored and 2 conceded in 4 matches, England are a real machine.

She is also still undefeated and has never really trembled in the Middle East.

Carried by a sensational attack composed of Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane and Phil Foden, Gareth Southgate's men can bring danger from anywhere! 

If we add to that the nugget Jude Bellingham in the middle, it is the whole rearguard of the Blues who will be called upon.

On the bench, Marcus Rashford (3 goals at the World Cup) and J. Grealish (the most expensive transfer in the history of the Premier League) can also add their qualities to this selection which scares all his opponents.

Victim of a burglary at his home, Raheem Sterling left Qatar and should return soon but the date of his return is not yet known.

Even if he only scored one goal in Qatar, the center forward of Tottenham, top scorer at the last World Cup in Russia, reinvented himself as a passer.

He is also the best of the competition in this area (3 offerings).

In view of the panorama, all the ingredients are present for Saturday evening to be one of the most important of the World Cup.

With, we hope, a success for the French team.

Go Blues!

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