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Kylian Mbappé is up against Kevin De Bruyne when France take on Belgium in an intriguing last-16 duel between teams that have however largely underachieved so far at Euro 2024. On paper, France will be favourites because they have won all four previous meetings at big events. They include a 1-0 semi-final win at the 2018 World Cup, and a 5-0 drubbing in the Euro 1984 group stage – Les Bleus later lifting the trophy on both occasions. Belgium unfazed by poor record But Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco said that “we go to win. We are here and qualified for this Euros to be part of the best teams. …

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