Watch France Vs. Germany Football Live Stream Free, 2014 World Cup Quarterfinals
Watch France vs. Germany football live stream to see two European giants clash in what we hope is one of the best matches of the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals. On paper, it should be an exciting game for fans tuning in, with France looking to avenge the 1982 heartbreaking match that eliminated them from the Spain World Cup.
It has been 32-years since West Germany goalkeeper Harald Schumacher brutally charged on France’s defender, Patrick Battiston and not many who witnessed the incident have forgotten about it. Schumacher put Battiston in a coma and France lost in dramatic fashion on penalty kicks.
Fast forward to 2014, and a new generation has the opportunity to write a new chapter in what has become one of the fiercest rivalries the sport has seen since that fateful day in 1982. Les Bleus have been consistent in Brazil and won their round of 16 match in regulation.
If you watch France vs. Germany football live stream, you will be able to see whether Germany has recovered from their grueling match against the very tough Algeria, which they won 2-1 in extra time. After starting strong against Portugal in the groups stage with a 4-0 victory, the Deutsche have looked uncharacteristically shaky at times.
Even though they have advanced to the quarters, some of the matches have been close. They barely tied with Ghana 2-2, won against the United States by just 1-0, and had to battle those pesky Algerians hard. Germany looked tired, and with a squad that is up there in age, many are wondering how much more mileage is left in those legs.
The 1982 France vs. West Germany match was the beginning of a lengthy rivalry, which through the years has seen the French steadily improve their record against Germany. In the head-to-head, France is the leader with 11 wins versus Germany’s eight. They have tied six times in previous encounters.
Fans who watch France vs. Germany football live will see if France passes Germany in goals scored against each other. At this point in time, Germany has the slimmest lead, with 42 goals against the 41 of France.
“Didier Deschamps has turned France around since 2010 and we’re looking forward to another classic,” Germany coach Joachim Low says.
A classic indeed. For fans who tune in to watch France vs. Germany football live stream it should be a thrilling game, and who knows, they may go into penalties again.
You can watch France vs. Germany football live stream here and in Spanish at Univision. Kick-off is at noon ET, from the legendary Estádio Maracanã, the perfect venue for the clash.
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