France vs Poland: Euro 2024 - LIVE!
The top pick for Euro 2024, France, understands that they need to win convincingly against Poland tonight to secure first place in Group D and a better opponent in the last-16 round. France struggled offensively in their last game against the Netherlands, who are currently leading the group. However, the comeback of Kylian Mbappe, who will be wearing a mask, is expected to give them a boost.
Mbappe did not play in the 0-0 tie with the Dutch last week. He saw his teammates struggle without him. France's only goal in the tournament came from an own goal by an Austria player. The captain's nose is still broken, but he has been cleared to play tonight. It is likely that he will be in the starting lineup chosen by Didier Deschamps.
Poland has been knocked out of the tournament after losing both of their matches. However, Robert Lewandowski is expected to be in the starting lineup tonight after getting some playing time against Austria. He is a dangerous player and could cause trouble for the French team. Stay updated on the game by following our live match blog, where our reporter at the stadium will provide expert analysis and insights.
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Are there any substitutions coming up from the French team? It wouldn't shock me to see Griezmann entering the game.
Giroud will play as the central striker for Barcola, while Mbappe will be positioned out on the wings as well.
No French player has scored a goal in this tournament yet, even after playing for 225 minutes.
Disappointing performance from the expected top team in the tournament.
Mbappe had two opportunities blocked right before halftime while the French team took a long time to start playing well.
Currently, France advances to the next stage in second position while Austria finishes at the top of the group!
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48 minutes in: Dembele steps up to take the shot, but unfortunately it goes straight at the goalkeeper once more. Dembele's performance on set-pieces has not been great.
At the 47th minute mark, France gets an opportunity to score as Poland commits a foul on Hernandez, resulting in a free kick from around 30 yards away.
46 minutes have passed in the game and the referee has decided to add an additional two minutes of stoppage time.
After 45 minutes of play, Skorupski prevents Mbappe from scoring once more, this time at the near post.
France is nearing the goal, but the first half of the game is coming to an end.
44 minutes into the game, Zalewski made a crucial clearance near his own goal to stop a French offensive.
42 minutes into the game and Mbappe almost scores! A quick pass and then a shot towards the goal results in a corner kick for the team.
41 minutes into the game, Mbappe falls to the ground near the penalty box, but the referee quickly instructs him to stand up.
