England vs France

France enter this tie as favourites, having won the trophy four years ago and bucked the trend of defending champions exiting in the group stage. Les Bleus are ...

Ahead of the World Cup quarter-final clash, Telegraph Sport takes a deep dive into our readers' ratings of both squads.

England and France meet in Al Khor on Saturday for their FIFA 2022 World Cup quarterfinal with the winner of this one expected to stand a good chance of ...

Do not be surprised if this one goes beyond 90 minutes, but there should be a clear winner by the end of 120 minutes. [England and France meet in Al Khor](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/england-vs-france-live-score-2022-world-cup-updates-scores-bracket-fifa-world-cup-2022-streaming/live/) for their FIFA 2022 World Cup quarterfinal with the winner of this one expected to stand a good chance of going all the way in Qatar. Aurelien Tchouameni and Jules Kounde are both on yellow cards so will miss the semifinal should they pick up another in the event that Les Bleus qualify. Jordan Henderson and Jude Bellingham should form a trio with Rice in midfield despite suggestions of a three-man defense. Add in the historic Anglo-French rivalry and this has the makings of a World Cup classic. Regardless of the outcome at Al Bayt Stadium, this one is arguably the biggest clash of the tournament so far and pits two of the most talented squads against each other.

England are set to play France in their quarter-final game at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, with a semi-final place at stake.

[When is the World Cup final?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/05/when-is-the-world-cup-final-2022-date-kick-off-time-and-stadium-2-17881701/?ico=more_text_links) [Who will England play in the World Cup semi-final if they beat France?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/05/who-will-england-play-in-the-world-cup-semi-final-if-they-beat-france-17880341/?ico=more_text_links) [no further part](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/30/englands-ben-white-returns-home-from-world-cup-due-to-personal-reasons-17856084/) in the World Cup after returning home due to personal reasons on November 30. [is back in England training](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/08/kalvin-phillips-provides-declan-rice-fitness-update-ahead-of-england-v-france-17904238/) after missing Wednesday’s session with illness. [shockingly knocked out by Croatia yesterday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/09/former-brazil-star-blasts-manager-tite-in-epic-rant-after-shock-world-cup-exit-17913036/) – in 1958 and 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups. [England](https://metro.co.uk/tag/england-football-team/) are gearing up for a mammoth [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) quarter-final [showdown with France](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/06/england-v-france-debrief-theres-still-hope-for-the-three-lions-17882961/) this evening.

It's the pick of the World Cup quarter-finals and the last up on Saturday night.

An extra man at the back would also allow Walker to sweep up behind the defence and reduce the chances of Harry Maguire being exposed in a one-on-one against Mbappe. But doing that would mean sacrificing a midfielder, most likely Jordan Henderson, and forcing Jude Bellingham to play a more disciplined game in a midfield two with Declan Rice. He oozes self-belief and produced a superb performance against the fleet-footed Frenchman in the Champions League last year, but is only just back fit after two months out, following groin surgery.

Raheem Sterling is back with the squad and could a formation change be on the agenda?

Sterling flew back to the UK to deal with the matter but returned to Qatar to train with his team-mates on Friday – although Southgate stressed missing sessions and flying there and back was “not good preparation for a game of this standard”. In the past, that system has seen Southgate criticised for being too negative but it could be the way to see off the world champions on Saturday. That is the same number as they had managed in the previous 48 years – but Southgate has yet to steer England to victory against an established top-drawer nation, and beating the World Cup holders would certainly end that streak.

England face France in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, continuing a long footballing rivalry between the near neighbours.

Five years ago, the sides met in a season-ending friendly at Stade de France. Frank Lampard's 38th-minute header put England in front but David Beckham had a penalty saved by Fabien Barthez. The rest is history.

Brazilian official was part of the Var team in Russia four years ago and awarded a contoversial penalty to Saudi Arabia this World Cup.

At the last World Cup, four years ago in Russia, Sampaio was part of the refereeing team that helped introduce technology to the tournament. Qatar’s winner came in the 97th minute via Var after Sampaio had initially carried on play. They know they have been in a hell of a game. His other two games at this World Cup have both been victories for Holland, against Senegal and USA. He also expressed his frustrations on Twitter: Asked about the performance of the referee, Southgate said on ITV: "It is pointless going into that.

The Three Lions dominated in their Round of 16 clash against Senegal, with Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka netting in a 3-0 win. England have ...

90min's combined England and France XI ahead of their World Cup quarter-final meeting.

As Croatia's pass-masters, Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Marcelo Brozovic, took a stranglehold on the game, England were reduced to hopeful punts upfield, but ...

Within six minutes of the restart, England were 2-0 up, with Rashford and Foden the scorers. Southgate introduced Henderson for the teenager but, arguably, it was a game where England could have done with both alongside Rice to match the USA, while Phil Foden was strangely overlooked from the bench. England were screaming out for an extra body to bolster their over-run midfield, but the manager did not tweak his system or make a change in the middle until Eric Dier replaced Jordan Henderson in the 97th minute.

France, champions four years ago in Russia, have long been one of the favourites to go all the way in Qatar, a status only boosted by Didier Deschamps' team as ...

But with 10 minutes left in normal time, [Mbappe scored his own penalty before completing a brace with a half-volley just 97 seconds later](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/kylian-mbappe-goals-france-argentina-final-b2247565.html). Fizzed in a shot from range on target and made a huge sprint to assist the second goal, which was a brilliantly weighted ball across. No chance for the second penalty, got a touch on the first - then made a ridiculous, incredible late stop with his foot. Whoever would have thought that Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup would be the worst moment in football history? Scaloni said: “We need to save him for the World Cup, if he wants to keep playing he will be with us. A beautiful view of the game in the first half. It had taken deliberate, dedicated planning to turn something so beautiful so ugly. Several teams have already changed managers and there’s a lot to catch up on following the World Cup. Here’s a team-by-team look at where each club left off Maradona famously drove his country to victory at the 1986 World Cup, while the Jules Rimet trophy was conspicuous by its absence from Messi’s glittering career CV - as the only missing major accolade. That iconic shirt wasn’t really visible on Messi, though, because he was wearing a bisht. It was exactly what Spain did in 2010.

Gareth Southgate was vocal about using the games as friendlies, and as a result, his England side had some horrendous results. Conversely, Didier Deschamps' ...

However, the idea of changing formations is just another, less apparent form of Southgate doubt from his critics, suggesting that he doesn’t have the tactical acumen to attack France and win. The 23-year-old is playing the best football of his career and has cemented his place as the best player in the world right now. Because of the electrifying speed of the France side, there are questions about whether England will change their formation. His finishing ability, first touch, and pace would frighten any defender, and he has now broken Pelé’s record for the number of goals by a player under 24 at the world cup with 9. Hence, the side that comes out on top will be favourites to reach the World Cup final on 18th December. Al Bayt Stadium is the setting for England’s showdown with France on Saturday.

England face France in the quarter-final of the World Cup 2022 on Saturday with a place in the final four at Qatar up for grabs.

If Tchouameni or Jule Kounde receive a yellow card against England they will miss the semi-final but it is unlikely to factor into Didier Deschamps' selection. Like England vs Senegal, coverage will be on ITV 1. Callum Wilson is nursing a slight groin injury but is still available if necessary. The winner of England vs France will play the winner of Morocco vs Portugal. However, in recent history, results have favoured France. It will take place on Saturday, December 10.

England face France in the World Cup quarter-final in Qatar on Saturday; the two highest-scoring teams in the tournament face off in one of ties of the ...

Now he is one of the more reliable figures in this France side and his hard work off the ball has been crucial to France's press. Marcus Thuram is their only other option should Giroud have an off day and while Kingsley Coman is a regular substitute - he has only been trusted with 15 minutes of action in each World Cup game so far. The depth of the team has suffered as a result. The midfielder has created more goalscoring chances than any other player in the tournament (15), two ahead of his closest competitor Lionel Messi. "He can win the ball back, he's strong, he can head the ball and he can score goals. France were hoping to have the formidable duo of N'Golo Kante and Paul Pogba available for this tournament, to add to that experience. Meanwhile, Rabiot has become one of the surprise packages of this tournament so far. There's a reason where there is such a feel-good feeling when both players appear together: France have only lost four out of the 34 matches in which Giroud and Mbappe have played as a duo. Despite some pre-tournament concerns, everything has appeared to perfectly fall into place in the middle of the park for France. The other concern at this World Cup for France is how their goals have been spread among the team. The two main old boys in Deschamps' side lie at separate ends of the pitch. Les Bleus have failed to keep a clean sheet in all four of their World Cup games so far.

England's substitutes could have a big role to play but so will Gareth Southgate – there is more at stake than just Walker vs Mbappe.

And when it comes to potential game-changers on the bench, England have a distinct advantage. With Mbappe around, France’s third-highest-scoring male player in history is no longer required to find the net – he has gone 10 games without a goal – but instead has an unusual hybrid role as a playmaker and midfield disruptor. “There’s no point going into a game like this and just covering up, sitting on the ropes,” said a bullish Southgate. By winning a major tournament, Deschamps has taken France one step further than Southgate has with England, but he too has been condemned for negative tactics and failing to positively influence games with his substitutions. “He is probably the only defender on the planet who would be happy to take him on in a race, one versus one,” added Rio Ferdinand. Griezmann’s role in the French side has unmistakably changed since his Golden Boot-winning days at Euro 2016, but he is absolutely pivotal to Deschamps’ plans.

Sports Mole looks at how the squads of England and France compare ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash between the two sides.

[Didier Deschamps](/people/didier-deschamps/)'s men, on the other hand, eased past Croatia courtesy of a 3-1 win to book their spot in the last eight of football's biggest tournament. [Harry Kane](/people/harry-kane/) (52) [Gareth Southgate](/people/gareth-southgate/)'s men saw off the threat of Senegal in their quarter-final tie on Sunday which ended in a comprehensive 3-0 victory for The Three Lions.

Gareth Southgate will lead England in their World Cup quarter-final against defending champions France and has no intention of bowing out of the tournament ...

We know we have the experience of high-pressure nights behind us and as a team, we’ve been resilient through a lot of situations but they all prepare you for nights like this.” Now, we’ve got more evidence and we’ve got to go and nail this type of game now. “It is not the stage where we are ready to go home. That’s the bit that we’ve got to prove to people. But on these nights, you’ve got to have men that stand up and take on the challenge. Southgate says he has seen the whole squad grow throughout the tournament - and insists they are equipped to go all the way this time.

Ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final clash between England and France, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.

France: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?](/football/england/world-cup-2022/feature/england-vs-france-how-do-both-squads-compare-ahead-of-world-cup-clash_501655.html) May 17, 1928: England 5-1 France (International Friendly) May 17, 1924: England 3-1 France (International Friendly)

England face their biggest test since Italy visited Wembley, with France standing in their way of a place in the World Cup last four.The reigning worl.

I was at all the England group stage games and watched him closely. He was outstanding and I thought ‘My God, we have a major prospect here.’ He has just shone at the World Cup and is the name on everyone’s lips, evidenced by PSG owner saying everyone would want him, including them. But the Mbappe factor is significant and, while I think England will score, France will shade it. He’s on form and still on for the golden boot. It could be anyone’s in penalties, maybe Jordan Pickford could be the star. But with the type of form England are in, Jude Bellingham has been brilliant from deep, or maybe a Harry Maguire set piece could win it – he’s been great so far. I think the wide areas is where the games will be won and lost and I don’t necessarily mean Kylian Mbappe and Kyle Walker because the other side will be equally important in Ousmane Dembele and Luke Shaw. I’m very much looking forward to the game, but it is so difficult to call. If he has another solid game then we could be in the semi-finals. I’m looking forward to the game. I hope Harry Maguire has a good game and Kyle Walker keeps Kylian Mbappe quiet and I think England could do it – I’ve got the belief! I know everyone will say Jude Bellingham and I’m in total agreement, but Phil Foden has really impressed me.

England will play France for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

England have played France 31 times in international matches with the first match taking place in 1923. England have enjoyed a comfortable run to the last eight coming top of Group B before beating Senegal 3-0 in the round of 16. However, Les Blues will be the toughest opponent the Three Lions have played so far as they seek to become the first nation to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962. The match will begin at 7pm GMT on Saturday 10th December. Harry Kane netted a double but his goals were cancelled out by strikes from Samuel Umtiti, Djibril Sidibe and Ousmane Dembele. Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon will take on commentary duties with Laura Woods and Karen Carney providing analysis from pitchside.

We've picked out an 11/10 England vs France prediction ahead of Saturday's huge quarter-final showdown.

With that in mind, the disparity in prices looks worth taking advantage of. [Betfred](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388) And the 23/10 about a 90 minute stalemate makes appeal because, for all the brilliant attacking talent at both manager's disposal, both Gareth Southgate and Didier Deschamps are instinctively pragmatic and more likley to adopt a safety-first approach. [England to qualify - 11/10](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388) That really would make space hard to find for England's host of attacking players. The draw, which would mean extra time and possibly penalties, looks a big runner at 23/10 and is probably the value in those outright prices.

FOOTBALL fans who could not make it to the World Cup can make believe they are there thanks to a desert oasis 'mini beach' inside a city bar.

It is free to go but will be standing room only. "Admission for the football is based on remaining capacity at that time, as well as usual security checks, and will be worked on a first come, first served basis." "With the football we only have standing room only, however it is free entry.

Al Jazeera's AI robot Kashef has crunched the numbers and has some predictions for today's France vs England match.

[ 3-1 win over Poland](/sports/2022/12/4/france-cruise-past-poland-to-book-world-cup-quarter-final-spot), an outcome Kashef predicted by [a likelihood of 74 percent](/sports/2022/12/4/france-vs-poland-predictions-world-cup-2022). But it is a narrowly backed selection. [Kashef,](/wc2022experience/?utm_source=www.aljazeera.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=ucms) Al Jazeera’s AI predictor, was more than a little stunned by [Croatia’s upset of Brazil](/news/2022/12/9/croatians-celebrate-unbelievable-win-as-brazil-exits-world-cup) in their quarter-final match as the Brazilians were predicted to have a whopping [70 percent chance of winning](/amp/sports/2022/12/9/croatia-vs-brazil-quarter-finals-predictions-world-cup-2022).

England and France are ready for their historic first knockout match in a men's tournament as they meet in the quarter-finals on the 2022 World Cup in ...

- Shots - 10Mbappé - 14Rabiot - 8Tchouaméni - 18Upamecano - 4Varane - 22Bellingham - 4Rice - 3Shaw - 2Walker - 1Pickford This will, of course, be no consolation to Southgate and his squad.

Han-Noah Massengo has watched Kylian Mbappe's development into global superstar as teammate, opponent and now fan.

He was 18 at the time and to me, that was old because I was only 15. He took a few weeks to get back and then he started to play and it was just crazy. “I think we're going to win. So now I can realise what he was doing at 18, and that just didn't make any sense.” I'm not very good at predictions but I just want France to win.” “I don't really care too much about France's performances so far as long as they're winning,” Massengo said. I think Mbappe will be the main player but we've got so many other players even on the bench such as Coman.” I remember that season he started one or two games and then he got injured. Can Kyle Walker do it alone with his pace and reading of the game? “It's impossible (to stop him). There can’t be too many footballers in England with as acute an understanding of what makes Kylian Mbappe tick on a football pitch than Han-Noah Massengo. Maybe Kyle Walker can try but we'll see on Saturday.

When England play France tonight, more will be involved than just a game of football. We all know why. Even those with an enviable indifference to history ...

But the French are oddly obsessed with us, and not least with Boris. French is the most elegant of languages, but it is English (or ‘Globish’, as they sneer) that has taken over the world. The French, in contrast, are taught that they are uniquely great, but resent that this is not universally recognised. During the First World War, the huge numbers of British soldiers in northern France spent much of their off-duty hours playing football, and it was this that spread the game into the big French cities. We may be obsessed with our ‘Special Relationship’ with the United States, as the French are with their ‘marriage’ with Germany. After a brief period of relative calm, in 1689 England entered a Europe-wide struggle against the French super-power that lasted more than a century.

France and England meet in the World Cup quarter-finals this weekend, a showdown between two talented teams with ambitions to be crowned world champions.

Despite their man disadvantage, France continued to probe for a winner and found it with 12 minutes remaining. Les Bleus levelled through Samuel Umtiti after Olivier Giroud’s effort was parried out, before Djibril Sidibé followed in another rebound to give France the lead. Neither side could find a breakthrough after the break with the points shared. Gérard Soler restored parity for France, but Robson’s second of the game – a towering header powered past Jean Luc Ettori – put England back ahead. Zidane curled home a stoppage-time equaliser with a fantastic free-kick past David James, before scoring a second from the spot moments later. Alf Ramsey’s side ensured progress from the group stage as winners with victory over France in their final fixture.

The final World Cup quarter-final to take place is the most hotly-anticipated of them all as England take on France today.

Then there’s the familiar face of Oliver Giroud and the busy Antoine Griezmann. England v Senegal FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar 4th December 2022

Ahead of the World Cup quarter-final clash, Telegraph Sport takes a deep dive into our readers' ratings of both squads.

Maybe, because it was Lloris, because he had already beaten the goalkeeper to his right, he was in two minds. Giroud challenged Harry Maguire and in a blur the ball was in the net – off the forward’s head, off the defender’s shoulder. But for now, those dreams of 1966 will have to wait, and the hurt goes on. It was Saka who was the key. Eight minutes added time brought more hope and in the final seconds substitute Marcus Rashford took the ball for a free-kick 20 yards out. The game evened out but, gradually, England regained the ascendancy and so it was a shock when Olivier Giroud intervened. It will not be lost on Southgate that Kane joins him in the list of players who have missed monumental England penalties. But it is not time to stop the clocks – even if England have missed that 2022 deadline set at their training base St George’s Park to target this tournament. How was that not picked up by the officials or the Var? England again lined up 4-3-3, with an unchanged team from the 3-0 victory over Senegal and were good to Southgate’s promise of going “toe-to-toe” with France and walked off at half-time feeding on their sense of injustice. This time, more than any other time, and against the world champions France, it felt very different. [cut to a grinning Kylian Mbappe](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2022/12/10/winning-kylian-mbappe-battle-england-lost-war/).

Is England vs France on TV? Kick-off time, channel and where to watch World Cup quarter-final tonight.

But with 10 minutes left in normal time, [Mbappe scored his own penalty before completing a brace with a half-volley just 97 seconds later](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/kylian-mbappe-goals-france-argentina-final-b2247565.html). Fizzed in a shot from range on target and made a huge sprint to assist the second goal, which was a brilliantly weighted ball across. No chance for the second penalty, got a touch on the first - then made a ridiculous, incredible late stop with his foot. Whoever would have thought that Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup would be the worst moment in football history? Scaloni said: “We need to save him for the World Cup, if he wants to keep playing he will be with us. A beautiful view of the game in the first half. It had taken deliberate, dedicated planning to turn something so beautiful so ugly. Several teams have already changed managers and there’s a lot to catch up on following the World Cup. Here’s a team-by-team look at where each club left off Maradona famously drove his country to victory at the 1986 World Cup, while the Jules Rimet trophy was conspicuous by its absence from Messi’s glittering career CV - as the only missing major accolade. That iconic shirt wasn’t really visible on Messi, though, because he was wearing a bisht. It was exactly what Spain did in 2010.

England are expected to name an unchanged team to face France on Saturday night in the World Cup quarter-finals. Gareth Southgate is set to keep faith with the ...

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville says it's the "game of a lifetime". Gareth Southgate has called it the "biggest test" England could face at this World Cup. Will he break up the three-man midfield that powered England past Wales and Senegal? He's already scored as many World Cup goals as the Argentine and more than the Portuguese - and he's not 24 until two days after the final. "With Bellingham, Henderson and Rice, England believe they have the better of France in that midfield, and that's where this game might be won or lost. "They think there's not a lot of pace there and they think they can exploit that. "I think it's a good move from Gareth Southgate. "He's going toe-to-toe with the world champions. It's going to be left to Kyle Walker to deal with him. Mbappe has never lost a World Cup or Euros match he's started. "It's a really positive note that he's going to go toe-to-toe with France, who we also expect to play 4-3-3. "I think this is really significant.