Mate, Saliba was 17 years old the last WC 🙂 He didn't play for France until this year.

That certainly wasn't lost on me! hehe, my radar is still telling me I saw him sprint onto pitch with his curly highlights during a World cup warm up or group game.

As with Jesus and Martinelli, good for us he's resting up on the bench. Will probably make it easier negotiating his contract if he's not France's star CB.

France is a dangerous team that can create goals out of nothing, but they play some truly garbage football. Boring and cynical. Like a slightly better England.

Solid at the back and lethal on the counter. Worked for them four years ago and I could see it working for them again now. Brazil Spain and France look the best teams so far 

Mbappe is by far and away the best player at the tournament...

Impressive win by France. Denmark are a good side. 

Mirth wrote:

Mbappe is by far and away the best player at the tournament...

Yep. Problem is all his rivals are 34 plus.

If France has Benzema I would put them joint favourites with Brazil.

I mean, at 23, waste is a strong word. If he leaves at 26 he can still be one of the best on the world stage for 5-7 years.

He just seems like the most obvious Galactico signing since the original Galacticos.

Surely he'll end up a Real player soon?

This is going to be a scrappy affair, this Arg v. Mexico game. Lots of physical play i think.

Araujo a little lucky that was only yellow imo. 

Argentina's shape is so weird. Nobody in central midfield is dropping back to pick up the ball

We should award some Emmys at half time