Current form: Mali vs France
France have already secured passage to the round of 16 after winning their first two group stage games against Saudi Arabia and Panama. Les Bleuets have also kept clean sheets in those matches, which they won by identical score-lines of 2-0 and now will be seeking to maintain their grip on top spot in Group E by making it three wins out of three matches as they prepare to take on Mali on matchday three.
As for Mali, they are pretty much into the round of 16 as well after drawing their opener and securing a deserved victory over Saudi Arabia following a seven-goal thriller in which they came out on top 4-3. However, they will be kicking themsleves over the fact that they gave up a late penalty against Panama that cost them two valuable points, as otherwise, they would have been joint-tied with France on six points at the top of Group E.
Match facts and stats: Mali vs France
- This will be the second time Mali and France meet in the group stages at a FIFA under-20 World Cup
- The two sides locked horns at the 2011 edition, and France ended up winning 2-0 to finish second in their group behind Colombia, whilst Mali ended up heading home without a single victory in their quartet
Where to watch Mali vs France on May 31, 2019
In the USA, tune in to Mali vs France on Telemundo Deportes En Vivo and Fox Sports 2.
Fans in Mali can catch the game on SuperSport 7 Africa.
In France, Canal+ Sport will show Mali vs France.
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Match details, result and original broadcast info
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