France take on Australia in the opening World Cup 2018 Group C.

The Australian side is coached by Bert van Marwijk who guided Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup final.

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Australia will be playing a 4-3-3 formation with a familiar face for Turkish football followers, Aziz Behich, starting at full-back.

The defender of Turkish origin plays for Super Lig outfit Bursaspor.

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The 27-year-old scored five times and provided two assists in 34 appearances for the Green Crocodiles in all competitions this season.

Another player that used to play in the Super Lig, is former Genclerbirligi man Mile Jedinak who will add experience to the side.

France meanwhile will deploy a star-studded 4-3-3 setup. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba starts alongside Chelsea’s Kante and Bayern Munich ace Tolisso.

The attack boasts Dembele, Mbappe and Grizemann.

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In the other Group C game which will be played later today, Peru will face Denmark.