| Tournament: | World Cup 2022 – Group D |
| Match: | France vs Denmark |
| Date: | 26.11.2022. |
| Kickoff: | 16:00 (UTC) |
| Stadium: | Stadium 974, Ras Abu Aboud city |
France vs Denmark World Cup 2022 – Match Preview
The second round of Group D matches take place on Saturday, and both France and Denmark will be hoping to claim the points that will allow them to advance to the knock out round of with a game to spare. That could mean a tense affair, but it could also mean a few objectives.
France entered the World Cup with a number of big-name absences due to injury, including the loss of Karim Benzema on the eve of the tournament. But Didier Deschamps’ squad still has a lot of talent – and the belief that Les Bleus can retain the trophy they won in Russia.
Kylian Mbappé has stated that playing for his country gives him more freedom than playing for PSG, and he will be the main threat here. But it is Olivier Giroud’s play that allows him to do so, and it is the Milan striker who could score against Denmark.
Denmark recently defeated France at home and away in the Nations League, so they will be unafraid of this match at the weekend. However, the lack of an elite goal scorer may once again be Kasper Hjulmand’s team’s undoing.
However, Denmark has enough team spirit and togetherness to go far in this competition. That squad strength was on display during the Euros, and with Christian Eriksen back to his best, there are legitimately high expectations for this team.
Although both teams will be looking to the other games in the group for points, this could be a very interesting match if either France or Denmark finds the net early on. If the players are allowed to express themselves, this could be the game of the round, with a few goals for the neutrals to celebrate.
France Lineups, Form and Team News
With Benzema ruled out of the tournament, Giroud will have a clear shot at breaking Thierry Henry’s goalscoring record. Other absences have eased Deschamps’ selection headaches, but he will not want any more of his players to sustain injuries as the tournament progresses.
France Possible Lineups (4-3-1-2): Lloris; Pavard, Varane, Konaté, L Hernandez; Tchouaméni, Y Fofana, Rabiot; Griezmann; Giroud, Mbappé
Denmark Lineups, Form and Team News
Kasper Dolberg is likely to be the main striker for head coach Kasper Hjulmand against the World Cup champions. But it will be Christian Eriksen’s job to come up with ideas in the middle of the pitch. That leaves Thomas Delaney as the underappreciated holding midfielder in charge of containing any French attacks.
Denmark Possible Lineups (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Wass, Kjær, Christensen, Mæhle; Højbjerg, Delaney, Eriksen; Skov Olsen, Dolberg, Damsgaard
France vs Denmark Stats and H2H
France has a good record against Denmark, having won eight of the fifteen games played between the two groups. Denmark has won five games against France and will look to make it six on Sunday.
The last meeting between the two teams took place in June of this year, and Denmark won 2-1. France was defeated on the day and had a highlight display this week.
Group D Overview and Standings
Four years after winning their second World Cup, France’s national team arrives in Doha to defend its title. They’ll have a sense of déjà vu because the group they’ll be leading is eerily similar to the one they won in Russia.
Didier Deschamps’ team will face Denmark and Australia once more, with Tunisia replacing Peru to round out Group D.
The Danes enter the tournament with momentum, having beaten the French in previous meetings this year.
Following that, Australia and Tunisia will compete for points in the hopes of upsetting one of the group’s two European powers.
France vs Denmark Prediction
FRANCE begin their Nations League defense against a Denmark side tipped to be a World Cup dark horse this winter in Qatar.
Both teams finished first in their World Cup qualifying groups. France was well ahead of Ukraine and unbeaten, despite drawing three of their matches.
The Danes had an outstanding campaign, winning nine of their first nine matches before falling short at Hampden in their final group game and losing in Scotland.
Denmark has since lost 4-2 in the Netherlands before defeating Serbia 3-0 in Copenhagen.
France is the current Nations League champion, though you’d be hard pressed to find many fans who are aware of this! They should be aware, however, that Les Blues are in excellent form, having won seven of their last seven games, including victories over Spain and Belgium, and having scored 13 goals in two games against Kazakhstan and South Africa.
The quality of this French team should eventually show, so back the hosts to win three points at Stade de France.
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Who is Denmark’s current leading scorer?
Christian Eriksen is Denmark’s all-time leading scorer, with 39 goals in 117 appearances.
Who is France’s leading scorer among active players?
With 49 goals in 114 games, Olivier Giroud is the highest-scoring French footballer for the national team, followed by Antoine Griezmann with 42 goals in 110 games.
