France, Uruguay gear up for FIFA World Cup quarterfinal

Uruguay will take on France in the first quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. Both are former champions with the South Americans winning in 1930 and 1950 while France claiming the trophy in 1998. Friday's match will be played at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium with the winner progressing to the semi-finals in Saint Petersburg where they will face the winners of the Brazil vs Belgium match.

Updated on: Jul 05, 2018 2:22 PM IST

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France players train ahead of their FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against Uruguay at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Friday. (Reuters)

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Kylian Mbappe, who has scored three goals in this FIFA World Cup so far, will be key for the French team. (REUTERS)

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Mbappe’s three goals are the most by any French player in this World Cup. (REUTERS)

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Antoine Griezmann has also scored two goals and the Atletico Madrid striker will look to score more against Uruguay on Friday evening. (AP)

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France coach Didier Deschamps is hoping to lead the European team to their second FIFA World Cup crown after 1998, when they won at home. (REUTERS)

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France’s Paul Pogba during training. The 1998 champions beat Australia 2-1, Peru 1-0 and drew 0-0 against Denmark before defeating Argentina 4-3 in the Round o 16. (REUTERS)

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Edinson Cavani has been instrumental in taking Uruguay to the quarterfinals. However, a hamstring injury could prevent him in playing the crucial last eight game against France. (Reuters)

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Uruguay have won all four of their matches in the FIFA World Cup 2018 so far. They are also two-time World Cup champions having won in 1930 and 1950. (Reuters)

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The winner of the match will play Brazil or Belgium in the semi-final in Saint Petersburg on July 10. (Reuters)