Lionel Messi will lead Argentina, which includes Angel Di Maria, in his first start since picking up a foot injury against Poland in the final round of the group stage.
Argentina once again rolled out a 4-4-2 formation, with Angel Di Maria replacing Leandro Paredes in midfield and Messi one of two strikers. Nicolas Tagliafico is better than Marcos Acuña at left back.
Argentine winger Di Maria.Credit:Associated Press
Kylian Mbappé started for France alongside Olivier Giroud, who has overcome a knee injury. Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot replace Ibrahima Konaté and Youssouf Fofana respectively.
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Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico; Angel Di Maria, Rodrigo de Paul , Enzo Fernandez, Alexis McAllister; Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi.
France: Hugo Lloris; Jules Kunder, Raphael Varane, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez; Aurelien Tchouameni, Antoine Griezmann, Adrien Rabiot; Ousman Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud.
