France is facing England tonight in the last quarter-final match of the World Cup.
While England are aiming to claim the title after 56 years France are planning to defend their title.
The match is being played at Al Bayt Stadium at 12:45 pm.
Both teams showcased excellent performances in the ongoing World Cup. While England are unbeaten, France lost to Tunisia in their final group stage matches as it gave rest to its main players.
With France and England match, the semi-finals are set to begin.
For England, French forward Kylian Mbappé poses major challenge in today's match. He has strengthened his chances of winning the Golden Boot by scoring 5 goals in the ongoing World Cup with Argentina's Lionel Messi behind him. Messi scored 4 goals and Argentina already entered the semi-finals.
France defeated Poland 3-1 in the knockout stage. England defeated Senegal 3-0.
Earlier, when France won the World Cup title, England had also reached the semi-finals.
England, who were defeated by Croatia last time, are aiming to advance ahead by beating the defending champion this time.
England and France faced off last time in 2017. France won the match 3-2. In 2015, England won against France 2-0. In 2012, they drew 1-1.
England dominated in the overall matches. England has won 17 of the 31 matches between these two teams. France won 9 matches while 5 matches ended in a draw.
These two teams have met only twice in the World Cup. England won both the matches. England won 2-0 in 1966 and won 3-1 in 1982.
England will strive to claim the title for the second time while France will be planning to take revenge against defeats with the team from neighboring nation.
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