World Cup 2018 France vs. Belgium preview time how to watch from seestyle's blog

Olivier Giroud would have no qualms about finishing Ru sia 2018 without a goal to his name if France finish by lifting the World Cup.

Didier Deschamps' side take on Belgium in Tuesday's St Petersburg semi-final a game that will be graced by a raft of prime attacking and creative talents on both sides.

Chelsea striker Giroud New York Yankees Jersey began the tournament as a substitute but was introduced for Les Bleus' 1-0 win over Peru in their second match.

His robust presence at center-forward has helped to unleash the lavish gifts of Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe most notably when the latter tore Argentina apart with a virtuoso display.

Goals have proved elusive for a player whose place in the France lineup has long been a source of national debate in his homeland but two more wins are all that count for 31-year-old.

"If I didn' Mariano Rivera Jersey t score all tournament but we won the World Cup, of course I would take that in a heartbeat," Giroud said duringa news conference.

"I am motivated to speak with the youngest in the squad. I try and force myself to speak up. I really want my thirst for victory to come acro s to them."

Belgium's forwards are receiving similarly sage words from France great Thierry Henry, who is a key member of Roberto Martinez's backroom team.

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"I would be delighted if I can prove to Thierry Henry that he chose the wrong camp," Giroud added.

"I would've preferred him to be with us, for him to give me and the other French attackers advice, but I am not jealous."

Nacer Chadli was Belgium's unlikely match-winner from the bench in their 3-2 last-16 win over Japan, earning a start at left wing- Didi Gregorius Jersey back for the quarter-final beating of Brazil that kept confidence coursing through the Red Devils squad.

"If you beat Brazil you should not be frightened by anyone," Chadli told reporters. "If you are scared, you will not play at 100 percent.

"The fight against Japan was already a turning point, after a 2-0 deficit and still winning within 90 minutes. We got a boost there."

France vs. Belgium

Date: Tuesday, July 10Time: 2 p.m. ETWhere: St. PetersburgTV: FoxStreaming: Fox Sports Go app,

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France: Paul Pogba

Finding a role where Pogba can perform to his full potential is arguably a code Deschamps still has to crack but the Manchester United midfielder performed with authority in the 2-0 quarter-final win over Uruguay, winning 14 duels ironically the type of numbers Jose Mourinho would be delighted to see him return more often on a regular basis.

14 - Paul Pogba won 14 duels against Uruguay, highest tally for a French player in a knockout game of the World Cup since Bixente Lizarazu in July 1998 v Croatia (14). Leader.

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Belgium: Kevin De Bruyne

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In an arguable parallel with Pogba, De Bruyne was shackled by a deep-lying midfield role earlier in the competition. He was unleashed in a roving attacking position to devastating effect against Brazil, scoring with a wonderfully sweet strike. If the Manchester City man can produce more of the same France are in for a long night.

Key Opta stats

- Antoine Griezmann has scored seven goals in his last six knockout-stage matches in major tournaments, beginning with his Golden Boot-clinching displays at Euro 2016.- Romelu Lukaku has been directly involved in 20 goals in his last 13 games for Belgium Wade Boggs Jersey in all competitions, with 17 goals and three a sists.- France's Kylian Mbappe (three) is the highest scoring teenager in a World Cup tournament since Pele scored six in 1958. Pele hit a hat-trick against France in the semi-final of that tournament and is the last player under 20 to score in the final four.- Eden Hazard has been directly involved in 14 goals in his last 14 games for Belgium (eight goals, six a sists).


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