It's a defining moment for…
Antoine Griezmann
Were it not for a daring choice to leave France as a youth, Griezmann likely wouldn't speak to his nation at these European titles. Considered too little by clubs at home, Griezmann was compelled to cross the fringe to Spain to seek after his footballing dreams. At Real Sociedad and now at Atletico Madrid, he has following set up himself as one of the landmass' pre-famous assaulting players. Griezmann began the competition gradually, however became animated against Ireland in the last 16, scoring both objectives in a 2-1 win. Some place, some French youth football mentors are taking a long, hard investigate a mirror.
Best detail…
France and Iceland have scored six objectives each at Euro 2016 regardless of the French having had 44 more shots on objective.
Player to watch…
Aron Gunnarsson
Iceland unquestionably won't win any prizes for feel, yet it's hard not to be attracted by their extraordinary rushed to the quarter-finals here. Their guarded robustness is no mystery, yet they have joined it with a forefront that has seen them score in each match in this way.
Gunnarsson's long-toss is one of the main weapons in the Viking's arsenal. It was the fixing of England in the last 16, and France will have no reason not to be set up for what's coming. Be that as it may, as England found to their cost, getting ready for it, and really safeguarding it, are altogether distinctive matters.
Chief League interest…
France (11): Hugo Lloris, N'Golo Kanté, Yohan Cabaye, Dimitri Payet, Olivier Giroud, Anthony Martial, Morgan Schneiderlin, Eliaquim Mangala, Moussa Sissoko, Bacary Sagna, Laurent Koscielny
Iceland (1): Gylfi Sigurðsson
Past gatherings…
France 3 (Debuchy, Ribery, Rami) Iceland 2 (Bjarnason, Sigthorsson) Friendly, 2012
France 3 (own objective, Djorkaeff, Trezeguet) Iceland 2 (Sverrisson, Gunnarsson) Friendly, 1999
Who will the victors face next…
The victors will play either Germany or Italy in the semi-last
Basic data…
Date: Sunday third July
Venue: Stade de France, Paris
Kick-off time: 8pm
Television: Live on ITV
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