Equally carry the status as a favorite, one of the French or Argentina will be eliminated in round of 16 world Cup 2018 when the two countries clashed Kazan Arena on Saturday (30/6) night pm. A pair of the team that has a total of three trophy winner of the world have to deal early after Argentina "only" finish as a runner-up group D. the way he Albiceleste far from the smooth. Forces Jorge sampaoli almost overwritten havoc after failed to conquer Iceland and give up three goals without reply cons Croatia in two party first phase of the group. A 2-1 victory over Nigeria finally passed Lionel Messi DKK. from pinhole.
"We will play against the team with great players," Sampaoli said ahead of France. "They are among the best candidates and we have to be very consistent in order to be successful in this very difficult game."
This plebos coach was in a precarious position, even rumored to lose control of the locker room, before the situation improved thanks to advantages versus Nigeria. After the game, Messi hugged the boss to show unity in the Argentina team.
"Gestur Leo makes me proud, he knows I devote all the spirit in whatever I do," said the former architect of Sevilla. "We share the dream of coming to Russia to achieve something important for Argentina."
The French themselves made sure of the first matchday pascadua pass, but that did not mean their performance was convincing. Two narrow victories 2-1 over Australia and 1-0 against Peru booked France before Didier Deschamps lowered the reserve team in glasses versus Danish results that led them to finish top of Group C.
Faced with Argentina, Deschamps mafhum French defense must stem the potential threat from the main star Tim Tango.
"Messi is Messi," Deschamps said.
"We want to keep and neutralize it but we know very well that he can make a difference with very little chance we have to look at it."
The core composition of France will come back down in Kazan Arena after resting versus Denmark, while Sampaoli will most likely not change the main teams that beat Nigeria.