France, July 15 -- "We will prepare for the best version of Argentina," said Tuchel on the eve of the clash.

"We expect and demand the best of ourselves," the 52-year-old German added.

"We have not peaked yet but the match will bring the best out of us and we are excited."

Argentina, who beat France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, have been in unconvincing form in their surge to the semi-final. Progress through knockout rounds

They needed extra-time to see off World Cup debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in the last 32.

Egypt led them 2-0 up until the 79th minute before Argentina came back to win 3-2. And in the quarter-final, Switzerland appeared to have their number.

But Argentina's array of stars found moments of magic t...