The spotlight is on the reigning champions, France, and will the Gauls be able to pull off an upset against Australia? Let's not forget that the last time France won World Cup glory, they went to the top of Japan and South Korea in 2002, but suffered a cold start in their opening match against Senegal, and eventually crashed out of the group stage.
Kylian Mbappe, the shining star of Paris Saint-Germain and the heir to the current Ballon d'Or, is naturally in the spotlight. The pressure will be on him, and the expectations of fans around the world will be high.
To be honest, I have a deep love affair with Real Madrid, so I'm looking forward to Ozil and Camarvinga's performances in this World Cup. They are both the new generation of midfield wizards, both defensive and offensive, physical and technical, a golden pairing with an unlimited future. Unfortunately, Binschmar is out due to injury, once again with the World Cup, which is undoubtedly a major blow to the road of France's title defense.
However, as far as this match is concerned, I don't think Australia will be able to withstand France's onslaught. After all, the Aussies are a gritty team, but the standard of players is uneven. Although Aaron Moore can create goal scoring opportunities and Gouaux is expected to be a rising star on the ball, most of the other players are playing in the Aussie or lower leagues, and it will take a lot of understanding, formation and strength to stop France. Therefore, I predict that France will show their strength with a big win.
