The French National Team has made it to the World Cup final for the first time in 12 years. Since Zinedine Zidane's exit from professional football, Les Bleus had experienced good and bad moments on the pitch, but now, they will prepare for one more game, where they will try to exorcize the demons that haunt them after losing the 2016 UEFA Euro at home.
This team may have some glitches, but they generally have what it takes to take the trophy home. Let's start with their coach, who will try to win his first trophy as Les Bleus' boss, after captaining the team that won the 1998 title.
1 - Didier Deschamps is the first ever manager in France history to reach the final of 2 major tournaments (EURO 2016 & World Cup 2018). Guide. #WorldCup #FRABEL pic.twitter.com/YmpC8I575O
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Furthermore, the balance shown by this multi-talented team has their defenders playing a massive role in their success...on both ends of the pitch.
1998 - It's the first time since 1998 that 3 defenders (Lizarazu, Blanc & Thuram) score a goal for France in the same World Cup (Pavard, Varane & Umtiti). Mental. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ooKUrAv9aI
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After his assist today, Griezmann confirmed himself as one of France's most decisive players in this competition.
5 - Only Harry Kane (6 goals) has been involved in more goals at the 2018 World Cup than Antoine Griezmann (3 goals, 2 assists). Famous. #FRA #BEL #FRABEL #WorldCup
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Unfortunately for France, their weakest link seems to be playing up front, as their No.9 striker is yet to find his goalscoring shoes.
425 - Olivier Giroud has now played over seven hours of football at the 2018 World Cup (425 minutes) without managing a single shot on target. Frustrating. #FRA #BEL #FRABEL #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/LHhrFlQCWO
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So, will France become a two-time World Cup champion on Sunday? We'll keep you informed of anything relevant ahead of the big game!
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