>> Argentina and France had met only twice before in the World Cup (1930 and 1978). Both times the South Americans won.
>> This is the 12th time that Argentina has gone past the first round in their last 13 World Cup appearances. The only exception was in 2002, in case you are wondering.
>> Kylie Mbappe is the first teenager to score at least twice in a World Cup match since Pele vs Sweden in 1958. To which, the 19-year-old said,“It is flattering to be the second one after Pele but let’s put things in context. Pele is another category. But,” he added, “it’s good to be among the players to score in knockout matches.”
>> France has never lost a game in which Griezmann has scored in (W17 D2 L0).
>> Possession of ball: France 40% Argentina 60%.
>> Good day for Edinson Cavani who scored two brilliant goals (7’ and 62’) to pave way for Uruguay’s triumph. The striker, however, limped off in the 74’ with a calf problem.“I just felt something at one point and couldn't recover. I hope [to be fit], I'll do everything to make sure I can take to the field with my teammates,” Cavani told journalists after the game. “It hurts a little bit, but we will see how it looks tomorrow.”
>> Uruguay conceded their first goal of this World Cup to Pepe in the 55’. It was also the first goal that Ururguay have conceded in 597 minutes of international football.
>> Uruguay have won 13 of the 15 World Cup games where they have been leading at half-time, losing just one.
>> Portugal maintained their record of having lost each of their last 9 World Cup games in which they have conceded the first goal.
>> Possession of ball: Uruguay 33% Portugal 67%.
