- Recent form: France have won eight of their last ten matches, scoring 23 goals at an average of 2.30 goals-per-game.
- Form: England have won seven of their last ten games, scoring 1.80 goals-per-game and conceding 0.90 goals.
- Players to watch: Kylian Mbappe has scored four goals in four FIFA World Cup knockout games for France, while Harry Kane has scored four in his last five for England.
France and England, heavyweight rematch
Head-to-head and recent results:
France and England lock horns at Miami Stadium on Saturday in a matchup that has all the feel of a heavyweight clash. France have the edge in the head-to-head, having beaten England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage the last time these two nations met three years ago.
Tactical setup and form:
Didier Deschamps' side are a tournament-pragmatic 4-2-3-1 team, keeping men behind the ball and compact in shape before detonating opponents with an individual spark. That is exactly what happened when they beat Morocco 2-0 before getting blown out of the water 2-0 by Spain in their two most recent FIFA World Cup knockout matches. That puts a slight edge on their good run of form heading into this game, but it's fresh enough to still hurt a little.
England manager and recent matches:
Thomas Tu ch el took over the England job on 1 January 2025 and has instilled a sense of discipline and order onto a 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 system that can be as compact as you like, but can also change tempo to drag the game into a chess match, where the Three Lions can counter strike with their extra quality. England beat Mexico 3-2 before edging Norway 2-1 after extra time before losing 1-2 to Argentina
England are the counterbalanced side
England's last five matches in all competitions have produced four wins and a defeat, while France have the same record in their most recent five, so this is a close-up game and not a blowout.
France have the advantage in the betting at 2.38, but we'll pass on that and instead head to Over 2.5 goals at 1.76 and Both Teams To Score Yes at 1.63 for a more open affair.
France are the pick to edge a goal fest with over three-goal potential, although England's quality and firepower should ensure both nets ripple.
- Kylian Mbappe is the headline danger man for the French after four goals in his four FIFA World Cup knockout appearances, while Harry Kane has four in his last five games for England.
- Anthony Gordon has also been a livewire in this tournament, with three assists in his last five appearances for England and he can carve out space on the flanks and in the half-spaces to great effect for Tuchel's side.
