The 2018 FIFA World Cup continues on Thursday as France looks to punch a ticket to the round of 16 while Peru battles for survival in their second match in Group C play. France notched three points with a hard-fought victory over Australia on Saturday, and Peru has yet to earn a point after a 1-0 defeat to Denmark.
It could be a definitive match if Denmark beats Australia on Thursday. If so, a win by Les Blues will see them through and Peru out.
There are changes expected in both squads for this one, with some changes in the middle likely coming for France as it aims to find some more creativity in the final third. Olivier Giroud could be called upon up top. Meanwhile for Peru, Paolo Guerrero likely starts to give this team a spark from the beginning, as it's now do or die time.
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When: Thursday at 11 a.m. ET
Where: Central Stadium in Yekaterinburg
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Prediction
France gets through to the round of 16 while Peru goes home early as the Europeans finally show what they can do when they have creativity in attack after Didier Deschamps changes up the squad. France 3, PeWith a galaxy of stars in his ranks the 1998 World Cup winners will demand Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann turn it on against the South American minnows.France failed to impress as they needed an own goal to see of Australia in the opening Group C match
Peru’s honest boss Ricardo Gareca will be delighted to see his team - boasting the best kit in the tournament - contain their illustrious opponents because he admits they will be outclassed in every department.
The nation expects: France to whip Peru and send a statement of intent that their squad of superstars can put it together as a team and show that Griezmann is not just a whinger after having a tantrum when subbed in the first game.
Peru just don’t want to be humiliated the way Egypt have been.
This is their first finals for 36 years and professional pride demands they keep it alive until at least the final Group C match.Kylian Mbappe has blistering pace and will take advantage of any lapses in the Peru defence, so Betway's 9-2 for him to score first in a France win is tempting.
Line-ups
Peru (4-2-3-1): Gallese; Advíncula, Rodríguez, Ramos, Trauco, Tapia, Yotún, Carrillo, Cueva, Flores; Guerrero.
France (4-4-2): Lloris; Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernandez; Mbappe, Pogba, Kante, Matuidi; Griezmann, Giroud.
Prem star in the making
Midfielder Renato Tapia. Feyenoord midfielder who at 22 has been compared to Sergio Busquets of Barcelona with the heart and fitness to run all night.
France's full-back Lucas Hernandez is an international rookie but considered good enough at Atletico Madrid to have signed a new long term deal alongside star man Griezmann.
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