France vs Australia
France and Australia are playing each other at Kazan Arena In Russia for the World Cup on the 16th of June 2018. This will be the 5th game they have played against each other following the 6-0 victory to France in October 2013.
| 26 May 1994 | Australia v France | W | 0-1 | Kirin Japan Cup |
| 01 Jun 2001 | Australia v France | L | 1-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 11 Nov 2001 | Australia v France | D | 1-1 | International Friendly |
| 11 Oct 2013 | France v Australia | W | 6-0 | International Friendly |
France
Alongside with Australia, Peru and Denmark France are in Group C for the World Cup.
Qualifying Moments
France lost 2-1 to Sweden after goalkeeper Lloris messed up a clearance allowing Ola Toivonen to score from the halfway line in June 2017. In August 2017 Thomas Lemar scored twice during a 4-0 victory over Holland. France went to the top of their group with Sweden losing 3-2 in Bulgaria. Antoine Griezmann and Oliver Giroud scored each in the first half leading to a 2-1 over Belarus in October 2017.
DIDIER DESCHAMPS
Didier took the responsibility of France in 2012. Prior to his coaching career, he was the captain for France winning the World Cup in 1998 and the Euro 2000.
ANTOINE GRIEZMANN
Antoine Griezmann is by far one of the most coveted forwards in the game.
KYLIAN MBAPPE The teenage striker is being praised with the title of one of the most exciting talents.
Other News
HUGO LLORIS
Keeper Lloris has now nearly a century of World Cup appearances.
BENJAMIN MENDY
Mendy has been out of the game injured since September 2017.
KYLIAN MBAPPE and BENJAMIN MENDY
Both made their debuts in a 3-1 win in Luxembourg on the 23rd of March 2017.
Australia
Qualifying Moments
In Tehran, March 2017 Ange Postecoglou tried out a new back-three system which resulted in a 1-1 draw between Australia and Iraq. In September 2017 Australia scored 44 shots on goal, beating Thailand by 2-1. Saudi Arabia beat Japan 1-0 on the same night getting Australia to the play-offs. Australia booked their place in Russia by beating Honduras 3-0 in November 2017.
BERT VAN MARWIJK
Bert was appointed the new head coach of the Socceroos this year in January on the 24th. His Contract is short as after the World Cup he is to be replaced by Australian Coach Graham Arnold. In 2010 Bert led the Dutch national team to the final of the World Cup. This was one of many achievements that helped him to get the job coaching Australia for Russia 2018.
AARON MOOY
Aaron is perceived as one of the best from the new generation of footballers. In September 2015 he scored the 5th goal in the 5-0 defeat over Bangladesh. This was one of the qualifier matches for the 2018 World Cup.
BAILY WRIGHT
Centre Back Baily Wright has already obtained over 200 appearances in the Football League at just 25. He is a rising star for Australia. aggressive and a born a natural leader. Wright is known for being strong in the air, dealing well with aerial duels which are often with taller opponents. He goes to the World Cup with a fantastic season of captaining Bristol City behind him.
Other News
MATT JURMAN looked very much at home making his senior debut on the left side of back three in the away leg of the AFC play-off against Syria.
PREDICTED LINE-UP
SPORTS OF THE DAYS VERDICT
Australia may have their new coach assigned just for the World Cup however we think that France has this one in the bag. France’s team looks even more together this year than previous’s with a lot of young, talented players like Mbappe. We feel that France has the best team right now since Zidane’s Era.
Google’s win probability is at 79% for France to beat Australia. The chances of Australia winning is at just 6% with a 15% probability of it being a draw.
Bet 365’s Odds for France
France 1-0 Australia is 10/3
France 2-0 Australia is 7/2
France 2-1 Australia is 9/1
Odds for Australia
Australia 1-0 France is 28/1
Australia 2-0 France are 80/1
Australia 2-1 France are 50/1
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