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June 6 2019, 14:03 · Ash Wheldon

2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup – France vs South Korea Prediction & Preview

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THE FACTS

When is France vs South Korea taking place? Friday 7th June 2019 – 20:00 (UK)

Where is France vs South Korea taking place? Parc des Princes, Paris

What television channel is France vs South Korea on? BBC One

Where can I stream France vs South Korea? UK users can stream this match via BBC iPlayer

Where can I get tickets for France vs South Korea? https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/organisation/ticketing/

THE TEAM NEWS

FRANCE

  • France will be looking to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup and will feel the benefit of home soil can prove to be the catalyst for them be in the running at the back end of the competition.
  • The French are ranked fourth in the world rankings and begin their campaign with a tie against South Korea in what should be a win for the hosts, providing that they do not succumb to opening night nerves.
  • If France are to progress deep into the tournament, all eyes will be on captain Amandine Henry who is considered as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world and has become a real leader for this side over recent years.

SOUTH KOREA

  • South Korea are considered one of the outsiders for this competition but will view it as a building block for future tournaments after showing great progress over recent years.
  • A successful tournament would be securing a place in the knockout stages and they will fancy their chances of doing so although they face a very tricky task in their first match against hosts France.
  • The Koreans will be looking for a big tournament from their star player Ji So-yun with the Chelsea midfielder posing a real threat in behind the striker having been named in the PFA Team of the Year in each of the last four seasons.

THE PREDICTION

France will kick off their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign as the host nation with a game under the lights against South Korea. The game will be held in Paris at the stunning Parc des Princes and that will form the perfect backdrop to get this competition under way. France are big favourites for this game and although the South Koreans possess some good attacking talent in their side, the French can begin with a win.