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Goal France
51’ Goal Samuel Umtiti

Samuel Umtiti

 

Facts

Kylian Mbappe stars as France edge Belgium to reach third World Cup final in 20 years.

N’golo Kanté, as ever, was superb in shielding the defence and Paul Pogba, described by coach Deschamps as “a monster”, was everywhere.

In Hugo Lloris, France also have perhaps the best goalkeeper in the tournament. 

 

SQUADS
France  Belgium

 

10 Jul 2018
(afrofootball.com)

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