FIFA World Cup 2022 – France vs Poland, Round of 16, match preview, predicted lineups

Fra vs Pol
In the first game on Sunday in FIFA World Cup 2022 it sees defending world champions France against Poland in the Round of 16

Defending World Champions France take on Poland on Sunday in FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 as the tournament moves ahead. The French go into this game as the favourites.

Kick-off : 6:00 PM (Local)

Venue : Al Thumama Stadium, Doha

France despite suffering a loss in their last game will be very confident of their endeavours in the knockouts. They are looking for successive world titles and will look to play their brand of football.

Les Bleus hâve to have a rock solid defence to not give Poland much and try to convert when in front of goal.

Manager Deschamps might go with a 4-2-3-1 system on Sunday.

On the other hand, Poland themselves despite suffering a defeat in the last group game must be confident of taking on a France side vying for World Cup glory. Poles will look to cause an upset.

Polish team have to show resilience with whatever resources they have to stop France and in the final third have to take the chances.

Manager Michniewicz will use a 4-4-2 likely.

Team news and possible lineups

Poland have a fully fit squad to choose from.

While the French, they too have a fully fit squad to choose from.

France XI : Lloris, Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, T. Hernandez, Tchouameni, A. Rabiot, Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe, Giroud.

Poland XI : Szczesny, Cash, Glik, Kiwior, Bereszynski, Frankowski, Bielik, Krychowiak, Zielinski, Lewandowski, Milik.

Prediction

It shouldn’t be difficult to foresee a French triumph and them progressing with ease. But Poland are a good solid European team and they will not give it easy and hence a closely fought game. In the end though France to progress 2-0.

 

Alankrit Mathur

Hi, I am Alankrit Mathur. I have a passion for Football & Cricket. I love to write blogs about the above mentioned sports.

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