France and Argentina have been the class of Group E and F, respectively, as they’ve taken maximum points in their first two World Cup games. Both countries will look to finish the group stage with perfect records and ensure they avoid one another in the knockout round. But their opponents, who are fighting for their World Cup lives, won’t go down without a fight.
[sc:Soccer240banner ]Lionel Messi has bailed Argentina out in their first two games, with two late game-winning goals to secure the team’s qualification to the last 16. They have one last shot to provide a more convincing all-around performance when they face Nigeria, who need just a draw from this match to secure qualification with Argentina to the next round. Read our full game preview here.
Free-scoring France (eight goals in their first two matches) can put the finishing touches on a near-flawless group stage in their final match against Ecuador. The Ecuadorians, however, are locked in a battle with Switzerland for that coveted runners-up spot in Group E and will give the French all they can handle. Check out our comprehensive preview of that match here.
Writer’s Prediction
Expect Ecuador to put up a serious fight against France and take the total to go over 2.5 goals.
