Sampaoli confident Argentina can see off France in last 16
Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli has "complete faith" in the ability of his side to get past France and reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
The South Americans looked in real danger of crashing out at the group stage before a dramatic victory over Nigeria saw them through to the last 16 as runners-up behind Croatia.
France await in Kazan on Saturday - and under-pressure Sampaoli maintains his players will be ready for the challenge.
"We have complete faith in our abilities. Argentina is very strong psychologically and this will allow us to face the match with complete commitment.
"You will see a team which will have a lot of motivation to win," Sampaoli said at a press conference, broadcast by FIFATV on YouTube.