World Cup 2022: France is eighth behind Denmark if…

Are you going to the 1/8 finals this Saturday for the French national team? Before the match against Denmark, Didier Deschamps’ Blues are already aware of all the options available to them. A win over Christian Eriksen’s teammates would certainly have secured them one of the top two places in Group D, even ahead of the last match against Tunisia this Wednesday (16:00). We are analyzing possible scenarios.

France qualified if won

The French national team cannot be guaranteed the first place in group D on the basis of the second day, but in this match against Denmark. To do this, it was necessary to count on a draw between Tunisia and Australia. The Socceroos’ 1-0 victory over the Eagles of Carthage doesn’t allow the Blues to secure first place if they beat Denmark.

Having failed to take 1st place in the group, Olivier Giroud’s Blues will qualify from this Saturday if they beat Denmark. After all, thanks to a draw in the first match between Denmark and Tunisia, two victories of the Blues would have been enough to reach the 1/8 finals. Then the first place in the group will be played on the last day of the trip with Australia. Didier Deschamps’ men will still start from a very advantageous position thanks to goal difference. Even a loss with a small goal difference against Tunisia could be enough…

Draw or lose and it’s still possible

In order not to restart Group D and, above all, to make things easier by avoiding the last match under pressure, Kylian Mbappe’s teammates are interested in avoiding a draw, much less a defeat. So a draw would have given them 4 points and one of the first two places in the group before the last match. Thus, the Blues will still be in an advantageous position. Be especially careful to avoid being hit. The French team was 3 points behind and tied for second place with Australia. In all scenarios, the Blues still hold fate in their hands. Beating Tunisia in the last game and qualifying would have been theirs.