Match report
France Defeats Argentina 4-3 in Thrilling World Cup Match
France
4–3
FT
Argentina
Jun 30, 2018
France emerged victorious over Argentina in a thrilling Group C match of the 2018 World Cup, securing a 4-3 win. The match saw early penalties and rapid goal exchanges, with Antoine Griezmann, Benjamin Pavard, Kylian Mbappé, and Ángel Di María, Gabriel Mercado, Lionel Messi, and Sergio Agüero scoring goals for their respective teams.
Key Facts
- • Antoine Griezmann scored the opening goal from the penalty spot in the 13th minute.
- • Ángel Di María equalized with a goal in the 41st minute, assisted by Éver Banega.
- • Gabriel Mercado put Argentina ahead in the 48th minute, assisted by Lionel Messi.
- • Benjamin Pavard and Kylian Mbappé scored back-to-back goals for France in the 57th and 64th minutes respectively.
- • Mbappé scored his second goal in the 68th minute, assisted by Olivier Giroud.
- • Sergio Agüero scored a late goal for Argentina in the 90th minute, with Messi providing the assist.
Lineups
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 H. Lloris (G)
- 4 R. Varane (D)
- 5 S. Umtiti (D)
- 21 L. Hernández (D)
- 2 B. Pavard (D)
- 14 B. Matuidi (M)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 13 N. Kanté (M)
- 9 O. Giroud (F)
- 7 A. Griezmann (M)
- 10 K. Mbappé (M)
Substitutes
- 12 C. Tolisso
- 18 N. Fekir
- 20 F. Thauvin
- 3 P. Kimpembe
- 8 T. Lemar
- 11 O. Dembélé
- 15 S. Nzonzi
- 16 S. Mandanda
- 17 A. Rami
- 19 D. Sidibé
- 22 B. Mendy
- 23 A. Areola
Argentina
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 F. Armani (G)
- 14 J. Mascherano (M)
- 2 G. Mercado (D)
- 17 N. Otamendi (D)
- 16 M. Rojo (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 15 E. Pérez (M)
- 11 Á. Di María (F)
- 7 É. Banega (M)
- 10 L. Messi (F)
- 22 C. Pavón (F)
Substitutes
- 6 F. Fazio
- 19 S. Agüero
- 13 M. Meza
- 1 N. Guzmán
- 4 C. Ansaldi
- 5 L. Biglia
- 8 M. Acuña
- 9 G. Higuaín
- 18 E. Salvio
- 20 G. Lo Celso
- 21 P. Dybala
- 23 W. Caballero
Timeline
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11' Argentina Card · Yellow CardMarcos Rojo
Foul
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13' France Goal · PenaltyA. Griezmann
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19' Argentina Card · Yellow CardN. Tagliafico
Foul
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41' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalÁ. Di María · Assist: É. Banega
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43' Argentina Card · Yellow CardJavier Mascherano
Foul
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46' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: Marcos Rojo · On: F. Fazio
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48' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalGabriel Mercado · Assist: L. Messi
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50' Argentina Card · Yellow CardÉ. Banega
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57' France Goal · Normal GoalBenjamin Pavard · Assist: L. Hernandez
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64' France Goal · Normal GoalK. Mbappe
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66' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: Enzo Pérez · On: S. Agüero
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68' France Goal · Normal GoalK. Mbappe · Assist: O. Giroud
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72' France Card · Yellow CardB. Matuidi
Argument
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73' France Card · Yellow CardBenjamin Pavard
Foul
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75' France subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Matuidi · On: C. Tolisso
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75' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Pavon · On: M. Meza
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83' France subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Griezmann · On: N. Fekir
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89' France subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Mbappe · On: F. Thauvin
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90'+3 Argentina Goal · Normal GoalS. Agüero · Assist: L. Messi
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90' Argentina Card · Yellow CardNicolás Otamendi
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | France | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 87% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 10 |
| Corners | 0 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 344 | 512 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Accurate Passes | 280 | 444 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ France's early penalty goal by Griezmann put them in the lead, but Argentina quickly responded with two goals to take the lead.
- ▸ France's comeback in the second half with three goals in quick succession shifted the momentum in their favor. Mbappé's two goals were particularly crucial in securing the victory.