Belgium’s progression through two big games could give them an edge in World Cup semi-final, so young French forward must prove a threat with his close control and acceleration
So, here we are in the semi-finals. This was the target set for Didier Deschamps by the French Federation, so he can take a bow and say the job’s done but now we’re in the last four the tournament really begins. We’re two more wins from a second star on the France shirt and we have the quality to go all the way, especially if Kylian Mbappé carries on playing the way he has been in the past couple of games. Like just about everybody, I have been really impressed by him.
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France have faced Belgium 73 times, winning 24 and losing 30
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