England v France: Historic match with World Cup semi-final spot at stake

England and France ready for historic quarter-final

Dec 09, 2022 by BBC News - Home

Key Facts

  • Day-by-day TV listings - Full coverage details It is a match many England fans have had in their mind as a possibility since the World Cup fixtures were announced: France in the quarter-finals.
  • The game itself will be historic: It is the first time the men's sides have met in a knockout game in any competition, and the first time at a World Cup since 1982.
  • Southgate led England to the semi-finals of the last World Cup, before they beaten in the final of Euro 2020 by Italy and he says those experiences are helping.
  • Midfielder Jordan Henderson, who has started the past two games, told BBC Sport the game will be a "huge test" but it is about "producing on the biggest stage" and a chance to "show what we are capable of".

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