Another goal spectacular from the reigning world champions? Emmanuel Adebayor Expert World Cup Prediction & Tips for 26 November 2022

Former Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Tottenham, and Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor previews and gives his official betting tips and match predictions for the game between FRANCE and DENMARK in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar Group D on 26th November 2022. Can France secure their early passage into the knockout round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup?! Find out what Emmanuel Adebayor has to say!

France is the reigning champion. In 2018, they regained the title after beating the Croats - 4:2. After that, they had both brilliant victories and offensive failures, but now they could be in better condition. Numerous painful injuries - the losses of Ngolo Kante, Paul Pogba, Christopher Nkunku and the newly crowned Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, were to blame. How can they fight for a trophy?

Moreover, Theo Hernandez was injured in the 13th minute of the match with Australia, and the Kangaroos also opened the scoring. It seemed that the French would be another champion who would not make it out of the group at the next championship. Fortunately, Didier Deschamps' team improved and turned the tide by sending four goals - 4:1. The game's hero was Olivier Giroud, who made the double and caught up with Thierry Henry in the list of the top scorers of the national team.

Reigning champion France defeated Australia 4:1 despite conceding in the game's early stages. But Didier Deschamps' side responded with four goals. The French team dominated the position and did at least 23 shots at an Australian goal. Remarkably, France and Denmark were in the same group 4 years ago at the World Cup in 2018. They played out a goalless draw.

Emmanuel Adebayor exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport

Denmark is experiencing great times. The Vikings' last outstanding achievement was in 1998, when they reached the quarterfinals, but since then, their results have been very modest. The situation changed in recent years as they first made it out of the group in 2018. Then they played in the semi-finals of Euro 2020 and had a fantastic qualification in 2022. It seemed like the Red and Whites would contend for medals now, too, but so far, there are questions.

The opening game in Qatar did not convince us that the Danes were ready to meet big challenges again. Kasper Hjulmand's charges decided to play pragmatically against a modest Tunisia, which surprised them. The Vikings did have a slight advantage but could not convert it into a goal while playing reliably in defence. So they sealed a 0:0, which complicated the Danish tournament position.

Denmark lost a valuable point against Tunisia. The Africans played a strong defensive game to end a goalless draw. Tunisia controlled the ball in the early minutes of the match, but Denmark eventually took over the position. Andreas Cornelius from Denmark missed a great opportunity in the second half. His closed-ranged header smacked against the crossbar.

Emmanuel Adebayor exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport

France intends to become in the 21st century the first European reigning champion who will get out of the group at the next Cup. They only need success in the match with the Danes. Didier Deschamps' side had an excellent start, proving their mettle despite suffering from a terrible lineup shortage. At the same time, the Vikings did not impress even the Tunisians, so now they are in trouble.

France and Denmark met in the group stage at the World Cup, giving us the most depressing match in the tournament. Zero goals and roughly the same dangerous chances resulted from two classy and skilful teams in front of 78,000 spectators. The fans can expect the same in Doha because the Vikings had a similar match against the Tunisians. 

France has a great team and top players. They want to be first in their group and will try to keep a clean sheet because it is important for their confidence.