Uruguay Vs France Preview: Can The South Americans Repeat 2010 Shock Win?
The first quarter finals match for the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia commences in few minutes in press time and the soccer world look set to enjoy the thrilling encounter between France and South America side, Uruguay.
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Urugay defeated Portugal to qualify to the quarter final as France patiently await them after a victory over Argentina. Edison Cavani and Kylian Mbappe both scored a brace to put their respective country in the quarters. However, there is a doubt over Edison Cavani due to injury.
The Paris saint Germain striker has been in a prolific form in this Wolrd Cup tournament, scoring three of the total seven goals scored by Uruguay and will be posing a dangerous threat to the French defense.
Meanwhile, his club side team mate, Kylian Mbappe has broken record, being the second young player to score a brace in a single World Cup match and the two may go head to head should Cavani feature for the South America side.
Uruguay and France have met in seven times with the South Americans winning in two occasions including their last meeting in a friendly match, and France winning one as the two played draw in four different occasions.
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France boast of a great plaers in their squad, with Antonie Griezman, Kylian Mbappe, Giroud, Kante and Pogba all available ahead the match set to take place in Nizhny Novgorod stadium. Although Cavani is likely to miss the match, Uruguay have Stuani to replace him alongside Suarez and other first team appearance.
Kick-off time is 3:00pm today.