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France vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Group Stage

by Alex Sarwar · September 29 2025, 03:43
France vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Group Stage

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

France failed to qualify from the group stage in 2023 and will hope for better this time around, with South Africa their first opponents.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Fox Sports

How to watch online: UK – FIFA+ / US – FIFA+

France vs South Africa prediction

South Africa’s best finish in this tournament was back in 2009 when they reached the round of 16. Their latest appearance in 2019 ended with them being eliminated in the group stage without winning a game. France on the other, topped their group that year with three wins from three, before bowing out in the round of 16 to USA.

Expect a close contest here but with strong attacking players on each side, it would be no surprise to see plenty of chances created at either end of the pitch. As both teams hunt for what would be a crucial three points, backing France and South Africa to find the net may well prove the smart move to make.

France vs South Africa tip: Both teams to score

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