Croatia – France: The teams in comparison

TOR France: Hugo Lloris has put up with the criticism before the World Cup and is playing a strong final round so far. He gives the team security. Lloris is particularly strong on the line. He played his first of 103 international matches almost ten years ago, and the Tottenham Hotspur keeper doesn't lack experience. Lloris is the captain of the team and one of the leaders of the Équipe tricolore. France's Hugo Lloris is one of the pillars of his team. © APA/afp / GABRIEL BOUYS

Croatia: Without Danijel Subasic, Croatia would not have made it to the final. He saved twice in the penalty shootouts against Denmark and Russia. The 33-year-old from AS Monaco is considered to be strong and quick to react. Like other keepers at this World Cup, the 1,91 meter tall professional proved that there are other goalkeepers at his level besides Manuel Neuer. Subasic had to sit at the back for a long time and only came into play in the national team when Stipe Pletikosa quit after the 2014 World Cup. DEFENSE France: The central defense is world class. Raphaël Varane and Samuel Umtiti signed off Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Romelu Lukaku one after the other. And they are extremely dangerous in their own set pieces: Varane scored in the quarter-finals, Umtiti in the semi-finals. There are also shooting star Benjamin Pavard on the right and Lucas Hernandez on the left. Both are only 22, but already settled. Pavard scored a dream goal in the round of XNUMX against Argentina. Dejan Lovren, Croatia defender. © APA/afp / ADRIAN DENNIS

Croatia: In Dejan Lovren and Domagoj Vida, Croatia has two robust and experienced central defenders. Lovren from Liverpool FC, who grew up in Munich, is the most confident defensive leader. Vida, who played a Bundesliga game for Leverkusen in 2010/2011 and stands out with his blonde ponytail, is considered perhaps the most rustic but also most passionate player on his team. Full-back Sime Vrsaljko from Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, is a shaky candidate and not always ready. Ivan Strinic (future AC Milan) joins the attacks on the left more often. MIDFIELD France: A perfect match between work and football art. N'Golo Kanté is the endurance runner and closes the gaps. Paul Pogba works for the team and with his passes he can perfectly set the scene for the people in front. There is also Blaise Matuidi, another tireless driver. Antoine Griezmann operates somewhat separately from the trio. With his dribbling he tears holes in the opposing defense. He also creates danger with his standards. N'Golo Kanté, France's midfield engine. © APA/afp / FRANCK FIFE

Croatia: The pivotal point is the brilliant Luka Modric, a hot candidate for the award as the best player of this World Cup. The little director from Real Madrid is not only a brilliant passer, but also a miracle of fitness: he has run the most kilometers (63) of all World Cup players so far. Next to him, Ivan Rakitic from FC Barcelona pushes the attacking game. Marcelo Brozovic is the defensive security. ATTACK France: The two in the front line are also not without defensive tasks in coach Didier Deschamps' game system. Center forward Olivier Giroud partially defended in front of his own goal against Belgium in the semi-final. The 31-year-old is also criticized: the center forward has not yet scored a goal at this World Cup. His teammates defend him vehemently. The jewel in the offensive alongside Griezmann is Kylian Mbappé. Fast as an arrow, dangerous to score. Mario Mandzukic has had an outstanding World Cup so far. © APA/afp / MLADEN ANTONOV

Croatia: As a central striker, Mario Mandzukic showed that even at 32 he still has an incredible goal instinct and can find a gap against any defense. On the left, former Dortmund player Ivan Perisic plays a strong World Cup with an irresistible move towards the goal. Ante Rebic scored against Argentina and recently impressed above all as an offensive worker. Andrej Kramaric from Hoffenheim, who has strong dribbling skills, is an alternative for Frankfurt.

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Croatia – France: The teams in comparison

Before the final of the World Cup this Sunday (17.00:XNUMX p.m. CEST) in Moscow, the German Press Agency presents the teams of France and Croatia.

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