Group D Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Will France win it again?

The matches in Group D will be fraught with drama and excitement on and off the pitch. France enters the competition as the World Champions and is looking to become the first country to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962. We could witness a Danish fairytale with Christian Eriksen back on the field in a major competition after suffering a cardiac arrest last summer. Plus, it's Tunisia and its passionate fans who are well known for showing their love for the team both home and away.

Tuesday, November 22nd

16:00 Denmark v Tunisia - Education City Stadium

22:00 France v Australia/Peru/UAE - Al Janoub Stadium

Saturday, November 26th

13:00 Tunisia v Australia/Peru/UAE - Al Janoub Stadium

19:00 France v Denmark - Stadium 974

Wednesday, November 30th

18:00 Tunisia v France - Education City Stadium

18:00 Australia/Peru/UAE v Denmark - Al Janoub Stadium

In 1998 France won the World Cup. Frank Lebouef helped keep the superstar of that time, Ronaldo, quiet as the Zinedine Zidane inspired French team beat Brazil 3-0 in the final. Controlling the midfield and leading the team was skipper Didier Deschamps who has an almost unparalleled success rate as both player and manager.

1 World Cup

1 European Championship

1 Champions League

3 Serie A Titles

2 French Titles

1 World Cup

1 Nations League

1 European Championship Runners-Up

1 French Title

Frank Leboeuf was Didier Deschamps' Chelsea and France teammate and believed he was always destined to become a top coach.

"Didier's a real leader. He was sure to become a coach. He was born for that. He works hard. He feels the football, and he's also a bit lucky! He has all the talent to get another World Cup for the national team." Frank explained to Football Now.

Any international manager would undoubtedly feel