Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez believes victory against France in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Madrid would give the defending champions a great chance of reaching Brazil.

Both La Roja and Les Bleus have a 100% record from their opening two qualifiers, sitting first and second respectively, ahead of Georgia, Finland and Belarus.

And Xavi, 32, feels the game at the Estadio Vicente Calderon is the most pivotal in the group, with the winner giving themselves a great opportunity ...

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