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FIFA World Cup 2018: We missed Euro title, so want this one, says Samuel Umtiti

Samuel Umtiti, who scored France's match-winner in semi-final v Belgium, says winning World Cup can erase memory of Euro '16 final loss to Portugal

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France's Samuel Umtiti is ecstatic after scoring against Belgium on Tuesday. Pic/Getty Images

France's Samuel Umtiti is ecstatic after scoring against Belgium on Tuesday. Pic/Getty Images

Match-winner Samuel Umtiti is targeting World Cup glory as he attempts to erase the memory of his Euro 2016 heartache. The Barcelona defender headed France to a 1-0 semi-final victory over Belgium on Tuesday and into Sunday's showdown with a chance to make up for the bitter disappointment of a final defeat by Portugal two years ago.

Asked if he was a good luck charm after reaching that final, he said: "No, I'm not at all a good luck charm. We didn't win the Euros final, so that's why it's close to my heart now to reach this level at the World Cup. I hope it's going to be different this time, I hope we will able to bring the World Cup back to France."

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