Two teams that finished their World Cup 2022 group-stage campaigns with defeat square off in Sunday’s last-16 clash at the Al-Thumama Stadium, with reigning champions France taking on Poland (FRA vs POL).
France – 2018 Champions France has now achieved a World Cup first by qualifying for three consecutive knockout stages for the first time, as well as becoming the first defending champions to make it out of the groups since Brazil in 2006. Deschamps’ side will need no extra motivation to defeat a shot-shy Poland as they already have enough stars in their team to keep themselves motivated.Â
Poland – Despite only taking four points from their three Group C games, Poland’s goal difference of 0 saw them edge Mexico to second place by the skin of their teeth, securing a last-16 spot for the first time since the 1986 edition, which was also held in Mexico.
FRA vs POL: Match Details
Match | France vs Poland |
Date | 4th December 2022 |
Time | 8:30 PM (IST) |
Venue | A-Thumama, Al-Thumama, Qatar |
FRA vs POL: Broadcast Details
The match will be broadcast LIVE on Sports 18 and Sports 18 HD Channels in India. Those who want to watch the match online can do so via the Jio Cinema app.
FRA vs POL: Head-to-Head stats
These 2 sides have faced each other 16 times in all competitions.
Dream 11 Top Picks and Player Stats
Antoine Griezmann: He has been at the epicentre of every attack. Griezmann has created more than ten chances this season, and his presence would be crucial in this match.
Robert Lewandowski: He has been in tremendous form for his national side and he will be again an important player in the upcoming fixture.
FRA vs POL: Dream 11 Fantasy Team
Goalkeeper: Szczęsny
Defenders: Hernandez, Konate, Glik
Midfielders: Dembele, Griezmann, Krychowiak, Zieliński
Forwards: Mbappe, Giroud, Lewandowski
Dream 11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For The Match
Captain: Mbappe
Vice-Captain: Griezmann
FRA vs POL: Predicted Line-Up
France possible starting lineup: Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud
Poland possible starting lineup: Szczęsny; Cash, Glik, Kiwior, Bereszyński; Frankowski, Bielik, Krychowiak, Zieliński; Lewandowski, Milik
Read More: FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 schedule
FRA vs POL: Team News
France:
Injury: None
Doubtful: Theo HernandezÂ
Unavailable: Lucas HernandezÂ
Poland:
Injury: None
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: None