Champions France have broken the long-standing World Cup champions curse and will feel confident about progressing into the quarter-finals when they meet Poland this afternoon.
For the first time since 2006, the reigning world champions have not been knocked out during the group stages, a feat made even more impressive when you consider the injury problems Didier Deschamps has had to deal with.
Poland, meanwhile, rather limped into the round-of-16, getting through via goals scored ahead of Mexico.
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While they do boast quality – namely through Robert Lewandowski – they will need a huge improvement based on their performance against Argentina.
Here’s all you need to know about the clash...
Date, kick-off time and venue
The World Cup last-16 clash is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time today, December 4, 2022.
The Al Thumama Stadium in Doha will host the match.
Where to watch France vs Poland
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 2.30pm.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
France vs Poland confirmed team news
France XI: Lloris, Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, T.Hernandez, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Dembele, Griezmann, Giroud, Mbappe
Poland XI: Szczesny, Bereszynski, Kiwior, Glik, Cash, Frankowski, S.Szymanski, Krychowiak, Zielinski, Kaminski, Lewandowski
France vs Poland prediction
Given Poland’s performance against Argentina, it seems safe to predict France will have too much for them. With Mbappe rested and now going for the Golden Boot, the French attack looks a fearsome prospect.
France to win 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
France wins: 8
Draws: 5
Poland wins: 3
France vs Poland latest odds
France to win: 1/4
Draw after 90mins: 4/1
Poland to win: 10/1
