France vs Argentina: Live commentary, stream, confirmed team line-ups and kick-off time for World Cup last 16 game
Listen live to the first knockout game of World Cup 2018 as Paul Pogba and Lionel Messi battle each other in Kazan
Knockout football arrives at this year's World Cup for the first time as two former winners, France and Argentina, face off.
Les Bleus cruised through Group C, finishing top with two wins and a draw, while Argentina needed a late Marcos Rojo winner against Nigeria to scrape through Group D in second place.
While France may appear favourites on current form, Lionel Messi's resurgence in the final group game will have given Didier Deschamps' side nightmares leading up to the match.
Messi's spectacular opener, controlling a long ball with two exquisite touches before firing into the Nigerian net, was the highlight of an inspirational performance.
When is France vs Argentina?
The last 16 tie will take place on Saturday, June 30 and is set to kick off at 3pm UK time.
The Kazan Arena will host the tie, with a capacity 43,000 crowd expected.
How can I listen?
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Who are the key players?
This could be exactly the stage Paul Pogba needs to silence his doubters once and for all. Still yet to set the tournament alight, the Manchester United star will look to exploit Argentina's wobbly midfield and expose their defence, which remains low on confidence.
After a crucial penalty miss in the opener against Iceland and a dejected look of resignation in the Croatia defeat, Lionel Messi dragged his team kicking and screaming to the knockouts with a virtuoso display against Nigeria. There are even rumours Messi is taking charge of tactics and substitutions, which while far-fetched would not be beyond his deified status in Argentina.
What are the confirmed teams?
France: Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernandez, Kanté, Pogba, Mbappé, Griezmann, Matuidi, Giroud
Argentina : Armani, Mercado, Otamendi, Rojo, Tagliafico, Mascherano, Enzo Perez, Banega, Pavon, Messi, Di Maria
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