MOSCOW, June 30 (Sputnik) - Former Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Saturday that France and Argentina had equal chances to win their FIFA World Cup round of 16 match, and the teams' ability to take their chances would become the decisive factor in their success.
"I think both teams have equal chances and opportunities [to win]... The ability to convert goalscoring opportunities will become the determining factor... Both teams have players who are capable of creating goalscoring opportunities and taking them. Let alone [Argentina forward Lionel] Messi," Byshovets said.
He added that France's main players did not play in the team's final group-stage match against Denmark, which will give France an advantage over the Argentinian side from the physical point of view.
The match will take place at the Kazan Arena on Saturday, with the kick-off scheduled for 17:00 Moscow time [14:00 GMT].
The FIFA World Cup will continue until July 15, with the matches set to be played in 11 cities across Russia.
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