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Australia face arguably the most daunting World Cup opener of any side at this year's tournament in Qatar, but John Aloisi believes the Socceroos can pull off a shock upset over France.
Graham Arnold's side take on the reigning world champions at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah on Tuesday evening local time, while Australians will be waking up at 6am DST to watch the game.
The Socceroos have not won a game at the World Cup since 2010, but with Les Bleus suffering a string of injuries to high-profile players, there is reason for optimism among Arnold's camp.
John Aloisi says Australia have reasons to be optimistic about their game against France
And Aloisi has revealed why FIFA's decision to allow five substitutes, rather than three, at this year's tournament will be of huge benefit to the physical Socceroos against the French.
'It definitely helps us, subs make a big difference,' he told Wide World of Sports.
'A lot of the teams now at the highest level, their wingers are just so good - and then when they take off the winger they bring on another one that's just as good.
