Athletistic/Football. Athletistic continues a series of publications about the teams that will participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Remember that the world championship starts on November 20. Imagine the France team. This team won the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Most games – Lilian Thuram (142)
Best striker – Thierry Henry (51)
The biggest defeat – Denmark 17:1 France (London, England; 22 October 1908)
Biggest win – France 10-0 Azerbaijan (Auxerre, France; September 6, 1995)
The history of the participation of the French team in the world championships
The France team is one of the strongest teams in the world. No wonder she has exploits at the World Cups. The French won the world championship in 1998 at home, as well as in 2018 in Russia. Also because of the French silver world championship in 2006 and two bronze medals (1958 and 1986). We suggest you recall these world championships which ended with the most success for the French team.
In the 1998 World Cup at home, France was in Group C. In the first match, the French beat South Africa 3-0. The winners were Christophe Dugarry and Thierry Henry, and there was also an own goal from Pierre Iss. In the second match, France beat Saudi Arabia 4-0. The double was scored by Thierry Henry, David Trezeguet and Bixant Lizarazu also scored. In the third game, the Danish national team was beaten 2: 1. The goals were scored by Yuri Djorkaeff and Emmanuel Petit. In the 1/8 final, the French beat Paraguay. The main time of the game ended in a 0-0 draw, Laurent Blanc scored the golden goal in extra time. In the quarter-finals, the main time of the match against Italy ended in a draw 0:0. On penalties, the French won 4:3. In the semifinals, France won a voluntary victory over Croatia – 2:1. The double was designed by Lilian Thuram. In the final, the French faced Brazil – 3:0. Double designed Zinedine Zidane, another goal was scored by Emmanuel Petit.
In 2018, in Russia, France also fell into Group C. In the first match, the wards of Didier Deschamps beat Australia 2-1. Antoine Griezmann scored, there was also an own goal from Aziz Behic. In the second game, the French beat Peru with a minimum score thanks to a goal from Kylian Mbappe. The group stage ended in a goalless draw with the Danes. In the 1/8 final, France in a difficult duel beat Argentina with the score 4:3. Among the winners, Kylian Mbappé scored twice, Antoine Griezmann and Benjamin Pavard also scored. France beat Uruguay 2-0 in the quarter-finals thanks to goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann. In the semi-final with a minimum score, Belgium were beaten. The goal was scored by Samuel Umtiti. France beat Croatia 4-2 in the final. It all started with an own goal from Mario Mandzukic, then scored by Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe.
How the France team qualified for the 2022 World Cup
The France team, as it should be, has been selected for the world championship in the UEFA zone. The pupils of Didier Deschamps entered group D. The French began their journey with a draw against Ukraine (1-1). The goal was scored by Antoine Griezmann. Moreover, with a score of 2 to 0, Kazakhstan was beaten. Ousmane Dembele scored and an own goal from an opposing team player also helped the team. After that, Didier Deschamps’ wards beat Bosnia & Herzegovina with a minimum score thanks to Antoine Griezmann’s goal. Then there was a draw with the Bosnians – 1:1. Antoine Griezmann also scored. After that there was another draw with Ukraine – 1:1. The goal was scored by Anthony Martial. Moreover, France, thanks to Griezmann’s brace, beat Finland – 2-0. In their next match, the French crushed Kazakhstan with a score of 8:0. Poker was designed by Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema scored twice at his expense, Adrian Rabiot and Antoine Griezmann also scored. In the final match, the Finnish team was beaten 2:0. The goals were scored by Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe. France scored 18 points and finished first in Group D. This result meant a direct ticket to the 2022 World Cup.
The main stars of the France team
Of course, striker Karim Benzema stands out among all the French players at the moment. Monday, October 17, he received the Ballon d’Or. That is, he was recognized as the best player at the end of 2022. In the spring, as part of Real Madrid, Karim Benzema won the UEFA Champions League. This season, Karim Benzema has scored five goals in ten appearances for his club.
Impossible not to mention Kylian Mbappe, who plays at PSG. Last season he scored 39 goals in 46 matches. This season, the footballer has scored ten goals in 11 Ligue 1 matches.
Antoine Griezmann is also an important figure. From the last paragraph, it can be concluded that he was very productive in the qualifying round for the World Cup. The striker currently plays for Atlético Madrid. This season, he has scored three goals in ten matches.
France coach
Didier Deschamps is the coach of France. He took office on July 8, 2012. It should be noted that the team has made serious progress. In 2014, France reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brazil. There the French lost to the Germans with the score 0:1. Already in 2016, the wards of Didier Deschamps reached the final of the European Championship on home soil and won silver, losing to Portugal 0-1 in extra time. In 2018, the French managed to win the World Cup, which was held in Russia. In 2021, France managed to win the UEFA Nations League. At the same time, at Euro 2020, the result was not what fans expected – the French flew to the 1/8 finals, losing to the Swiss. Overall, the 2022 World Cup could play an important role in Didier Deschamps’ coaching career.
The prospects of the France team at the 2022 World Cup
France’s group is not the most difficult. However, we all remember the recent curse of world champions. Italy, then Spain, then Germany could not overcome the group stage of the next World Cup after the victory. However, France has a chance to break this trend and take at least second place in the group. It will be difficult with Denmark, but Didier Deschamps’ men must beat Australia and Tunisia. Moreover, with the exception of Tunisia, the rivals are the same as four years ago. But the road to the playoffs can be quite difficult.
France match schedule
November 22, 10:00 p.m. Moscow time
France – Australia, El Janub Stadium (El Wakra)
November 26, 7:00 p.m. Moscow time
France – Denmark, Stadium 974 (Doha)
November 30, 6:00 p.m. Moscow time
Tunisia – France, “Education City” Stadium (El Rayyan)
Yaroslav Pyatikh, Athletistic
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