Germany will be eager to put behind their 2018 World Cup disappointment when they had to stunningly depart the tournament in the group phase.
Placed in Group E, these two sides will also have to deal with Germany and Japan. This is undoubtedly the group of death and every point in this group will count.
Not only in the 2018 World Cup, but Germany also performed poorly at last year’s Euro 2020 when they were eliminated in the round-of-16 stage.
France had a forgettable UEFA Nations League campaign in which they narrowly avoided finishing at the bottom of League A Group 1.
The defending Copa America champions are in the middle of a scintillating 36-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
At the Euro 2020 last year, France suffered a shock last-16 exit and followed it up with a poor outing in the latest UEFA Nations League.
Having already clinched the Copa America last year, Argentina will be eager to add to it by winning the coveted World Cup in Qatar.
Placed in League A Group 4, Wales managed just one point from six matches. They went through the entire group phase without securing a single victory.
Deschamps later informed that he will not call a replacement for Benzema, as he is happy with the squad at his disposal.
Placed in League A Group 3, which was regarded by many as the group of death, the Three Lions could only manage three points from six matches.