World Cup 2018: 4 reasons why Argentina will edge past France

Nigeria v Argentina: Group D - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
The entrance of Banega has changed the whole dynamics of the Argentine team.

#3 The Experience Counts

FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia'Nigeria v Argentina'
Mascherano has loads of experience behind him to help his team in need.

The big match experience behind your sleeves is a real bonus when going into a knock out match. Here, what differentiates these teams the most is their international experience.

Although Argentina did not seem to benefit much from the vast experience of their players in the group stage matches, it may come handy for them at the perfect time. Moreover, it will be more about the French side's lack of experience than the numbers of their counterparts.

France has the youngest squad among the remaining 16 teams, with an average age of 26 years for their players. Although they are very talented, it is yet to be seen how they cope with the big match pressure.

Many of their stars including Mbappe, were prolific in the league games, but we have seen them struggle in the knock out matches of the Champions League. This lack of experience of the French side can help Argentina to come out on top on Saturday.

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Edited by Zeeshan Ali