Summary

  • FT: France 4-3 Argentina: Watch in this page by using play icon

  • Griezmann scores opener from penalty spot

  • Di Maria levels with stunning strike before Mercado gives Argentina lead

  • Pavard's brilliant curler levels for France before Mbappe double gives hosts control

  • Aguero header gives Argentina late hope

  • The two meet in a last-16 tie in the 2018 World Cup

  • Get involved via #bbcfootball and text 81111

  1. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

    France 1-1 Argentina

    A change for the second half for Argentina as Federico Fazio replaces Marcos Rojo in defence.

  2. 'What you want to see'published at 16:36 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

    France 1-1 Argentina

    Didier Drogba
    Phoenix Rising and former Ivory Coast striker on Match of the Day

    This is exactly what we want to see in this World Cup when things happen out of nothing. Mbappe's run showed unbelievable speed, agility and power. And then Di Maria, who was having a quiet game, scores a goal with one chance.

  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Dunstan: Re-experiencing France - Argentina on BBC Sport. I know the result but still fearing Messi to finally wake up and carry his team.

  4. 'France were the better side'published at 16:30 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

    France 1-1 Argentina

    Alan Shearer
    Former Newcastle and England striker on Match of the Day

    France will be really disappointed they have given the lead away because they were the better team. Pogba was brilliant by stopping Messi getting the ball and driving his side forward. But what a goal by Di Maria to pull his side level.

  5. HALF-TIMEpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

    France 1-1 Argentina

    France should have been out of sight but it is all square at the break.

    All to play for and sets things up for an interesting second half.

  6. Postpublished at 45 mins

    France 1-1 Argentina

    The atmosphere has really ramped up now that Argentina are level. They were not in this for 40 minutes but a moment of magic has them back in.

  7. Postpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

    France 1-1 Argentina

    Danny Murphy
    Former Liverpool and England midfielder on BBC Match of the Day

    Kante's honesty has probably prevented Mascherano from getting a red card, because he got straight back to his feet.

  8. YELLOW CARDpublished at 43 mins

    France 1-1 Argentina

    Oh, that's nasty. Javier Mascherano is late on N'Golo Kante and catches the France midfielder with his boot. Yellow card, probably lucky to get away with just a booking too.

  9. 'Probably the best goal of the tournament so far'published at 16:22 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

    France 1-1 Argentina

    Danny Murphy
    Former Liverpool and England midfielder on BBC Match of the Day

    You won't see many better strikes than that. Probably the best goal of the tournament so far. So much for his opposite number having the better of him.

  10. goal

    GOAL - France 1-1 Argentinapublished at 41 mins

    Angel di Maria

    Media caption,

    Di Maria stunner brings Argentina level

    Oh what a strike! My oh my an absolute beauty.

    Out of nothing Argentina are level as Angel di Maria gets the ball 30 yards from goal, takes a touch before launching a bullet of a shot that gave Hugo Llloris no chance.

  11. Postpublished at 40 mins

    France 1-0 Argentina

    Antoine Griezmann and Benjamin Pavard play a one-two down the right before Pavard crosses but the ball is out of Olivier Giroud's reach.

    Five minutes to go until half time with France firmly in control.

  12. Postpublished at 37 mins

    France 1-0 Argentina

    That's more like it!

    Angel di Maria and Lionel Messi combine as the latter breaks into the box, he tumbles under a challenge and there's some half-hearted shouts for a penalty. The referee is right over it and waves play on.

    Some much needed show of teeth in the final third by Argentina though.

  13. Postpublished at 35 mins

    France 1-0 Argentina

    Bit of a break in play with Olivier Giroud and Nicolas Otamendi down on the ground after the two clashed when going for the ball. Giroud is deemed at fault, though, as Argentina are given a free kick.

  14. Postpublished at 33 mins

    France 1-0 Argentina

    I cannot see Argentina scoring if they played this game for a week. There's just no rhythm or creativity in the final third. The France defence will not have a more comfortable game all tournament.

  15. Postpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

    France 1-0 Argentina

    Danny Murphy
    Former Liverpool and England midfielder on BBC Match of the Day

    Lionel Messi has played in this position for Barcelona. But he has had Sergio Busquets, Xavi and Andres Iniesta behind him to feed him the ball. We are talking about a completely different team and he needs to be deeper.

    Lionel MessiImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 31 mins

    France 1-0 Argentina

    Paul Pogba is pulling the strings in midfield and another great ball finds Kylian Mbappe. He tries to catch out Nicolas Tagliafico with some tricky footwork but the Argentina defender keeps his eye on the ball and gets the tackle in.

  17. Postpublished at 28 mins

    France 1-0 Argentina

    Dangerous ball in by Benjamin Pavard but Olivier Giroud isn't expecting it at all and doesn't set himself up right before Argentina clear.

  18. Postpublished at 26 mins

    France 1-0 Argentina

    Antoine Griezmann chases a ball down the right and then cuts into the box before trying to pick out a team-mate at the far post but Franco Armani intercepts.

    France, though, looking the most likely to score again.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

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    Jack, Edinburgh: I remember using all my mobile data to watch this match while traveling to see my then long distance girlfriend (now wife!). What a classic.

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 4 April 2020

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

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