France have stormed into the quarter-finals after a 4-3 thriller against Argentina in the round of 16.
Javier Mascherano - 5
Brought down Mbappe in a dangerous position, and Griezmann hit the crossbar from the following set-piece. Picked up as the first half wore on but the second half was all France as Argentina had to go for goals.
Ever Banega - 4.5
A few awkward moments early on - he and Tagliafico needed some time to get on the same wavelength. A few good tackles but France's central defence was watertight, preventing him from pulling strings.
Angel Di Maria - 5.5
A poor start to the match but a spectacular strike levelled the scores at 1-1 five minutes before half-time.
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Enzo Perez - 5
Opened up a first-half chance in the box, lifting the ball over Hernandez for Mercado, who couldn't deliver a good ball.
Lionel Messi - 5
Very involved in the first half but did nothing with the ball once he had it. He had no out-and-out striker to play off in the match and it gave Argentina no bite. Worked some space for himself to get a shot away, that deflected off Mercado and in.
Christian Pavon - 4
Poor deliveries and decision making on the right-hand side. He was outsmarted by Lucas Hernandez.
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Federico Fazio - 3
Came on for Marcos Rojo at half-time and Argentinian hearts in mouths as he almost threw their 3-2 lead away with a poor backpass to Armani.
Sergio Aguero - 4
Subbed on for Enzo Perez with 25 minutes to go. Pulled one back for Argentina in stoppage time.
Maximiliano Meza - 5
Arrived for Christian Pavon with 15 minutes to go.
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