The knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup will get underway in Russia overnight
The knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup will get underway in Russia overnight
30 June 2018
France will face Argentina in the opening round of 16 match in Kazan at 2am.
The French eased out of the group stage with two wins and a draw, while the Argentines won, lost and drew in their three games.
France will take confidence from knowing they haven't conceded a goal in their last seven world cup matches against South American opposition.
The two nations have met twice previously at a world cup, with Argentina victorious on both occasions.
Elsewhere, Uruguay and Portugal will meet in the second game in Sochi at 6am.
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