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French TV commentary of Benjamin Pavard's stunning 2018 World Cup volley against Argentina on TF1. A classic drop for football edits and goal compilations.

This clip captures the original TF1 broadcast call of Benjamin Pavard's unforgettable equaliser for France against Argentina at the 2018 World Cup. Commentators Grégoire Margotton and Bixente Lizarazu erupt as Pavard meets a cross with a spectacular outside-of-the-boot volley that flies into the top corner. Their voices climb from disbelief to pure euphoria in seconds, layered over the roar of the Kazan crowd. Hearing it instantly recreates the shock and joy of one of football's greatest goals, which is why the call still gives fans goosebumps years later.

On 30 June 2018, France faced Argentina in the World Cup round of 16 in Kazan, and right-back Benjamin Pavard met a cross with a breathtaking outside-of-the-boot volley to make it 2-2. France went on to win 4-3 and lift the trophy, while Pavard's strike was voted the tournament's best goal. The TF1 call by Grégoire Margotton and Bixente Lizarazu became the soundtrack French fans associate with that night. Clips of the commentary still circulate whenever a spectacular volley is scored.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Drop the commentary a beat before the ball hits the net so the rising voices build tension, then cut to the crowd on the peak. Avoid music underneath, since the raw broadcast emotion is the whole point.

Use Cases

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  • Highlighting a stunning long-range goal in a compilation.
  • Celebrating a France victory in fan-made tribute videos.
  • Reacting to an unbelievable strike during a watch party.
  • Opening a World Cup nostalgia edit on social media.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who scored the goal in this commentary clip?
Benjamin Pavard, France's right-back, scored it against Argentina in the 2018 World Cup round of 16. He met a cross from the left with an outside-of-the-boot volley that flew into the top corner to make it 2-2.
Who are the commentators shouting in the clip?
The voices belong to Grégoire Margotton and Bixente Lizarazu, who called the match for TF1, France's free-to-air World Cup broadcaster. Margotton is the play-by-play commentator and Lizarazu, a 1998 World Cup winner, is the pundit.
Why is this goal so famous?
Pavard's volley is considered one of the greatest World Cup goals ever and was voted Goal of the Tournament in 2018. Its technique, importance in a 4-3 classic, and the euphoric French commentary made it an instant football legend.

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