2018 World Cup Round of 16 – France 4–1 Argentina
Les Bleus: Two-time World Cup champions.
France won the 2018 World Cup, its second title in that competition.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- 2018 FIFA World Cup – Round of 16
- Date
- 1 July 2018
- Venue
- Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia
- Final score
- France 4 – 1 Argentina
- France scorers
- Griezmann (2', 57')
- Mbappé (73')
- Pogba (90+1')
- Argentina scorer
- Sergio Agüero (37')
- Significance
- France's second-highest World Cup win margin; Argentina eliminated
Lore & Background
In the 2018 World Cup, France won the tournament, defeating Argentina in the round of 16. The match was part of a rivalry that intensified in the late 2010s and early 2020s, defined by two consecutive World Cup knockout stage matches (round of 16 in 2018 and final in 2022).
Reader's Guide
France entered the 2018 World Cup as a former champion, having won the tournament in 1998. They were not defending champions, as they had not won the World Cup in 2002, 2006, 2010, or 2014.
Did You Know?
- France reached the final of the 2016 European Championship, losing 1–0 to Portugal in extra time.
- France became the first European national team to win every senior FIFA and UEFA competition after winning the 2021 Nations League.
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