UEFA Euro 2024, France vs Poland Highlights: Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski both scored second-half penalties as France and Poland played out a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, condemning France to a second-place finish in Group D with Austria shocking Netherlands to top the pool. Mbappe, returning to action and wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, opened the scoring in the 56th minute before Lewandowski levelled with 11 minutes remaining. France finished second in the group and will face a tougher last-16 tie after Austria turned the section on its head with a 3-2 win against the Dutch. (Match Centre)
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France vs Poland: Mbappe and Co through to Round of 16
The game ends 1-1 and France are through to the Euro 2024 Round of 16. However, they are second in the group as Austria emerge as surprise toppers. They defeated Netherlands 3-2 in the other match and this just got extremely interesting.
France vs Poland: Mbappe in a bit of bother
Kylian Mbappe looks in slight discomfort after the hand of a Polish footballer hit his mask. No damage but France will need him to be fit in the knockout stages of Euro 2024.
France vs Poland: Giroud miss
Olivier Giroud had the perfect chance to take the lead for France but it is blocked. One minute later. Antoine Griezmann found himself chasing a cross but once again, no success. Mbappe looks in a big of discomfort after a tussle with a Polish footballer.
France vs Poland: POL equalise
Robert Lewandowski has scored and he did not make any mistake in converting the retake. The same staggered run-up and a strong shot to the right of the goalkeeper and it game on!
France vs Poland: More drama!
Maignon has saved it! But more drama! The penalty will have to be taken again as the goalkeeper came in front of his line.
France vs Poland: Another penalty
Twist in this game! Poland have a penalty now!
France vs Poland: All fight but no finish
There is no doubt that Poland have produced a fighting performance till now but there is nothing to show for it due to their disappointing finish to the attacks. Lewandowski received the latest chance but once again, his effort was wide of the target.
France vs Poland: France in good position
As things stand, France will be topping the group with 7 points. Netherlands are trailing 1-2 against Austria in the other match of Group D.
France vs Poland: Deschamps' triple change
Big changes in the France playing XI following the goal and manager Didier Deschamps has introduced Camavinga, Giroud and Griezmann.
France vs Poland: Mbappe scores
France have taken the lead and who else but Kylian Mbappe! A calm and composed penalty kick gives France the lead and it is finally a success for France.
France vs Poland: Penalty!
A bad tackle from Kiwior and France have a penalty! Huge chance!
France vs Poland: Mbappe fuming
Two similar chances but still no goal for Kylian Mbappe. On both occasions, Mbappe got the ball at the edge of the penalty box and unleased a shot angling away from the goal. But they were not on target and the score remains 0-0.
France vs Poland: Second half
Time for the second half and France are back to their attacking mode. A swift move by Barcola and Mbappe but once again, the finish is just not great.
France vs Poland: Half-time and it is 0-0
It is half-time and score is 0-0. France have produced some truly sensational attacks but the goal simply eluded them. Poland, on the other hand, had some good chances but it has been their attack that will get all the praise in this half of football.
France vs Poland: Mbappe misses huge chance
Kylian Mbappe did all the hard work, dribbled past three players but the finishing was just not go enough. Rather than going for a powerful shot, the star French footballer went for a crafty finish but it was saved brilliantly by the fingertips of the Polish goalkeeper.
France vs Poland: POL dominate
The past 5 minutes truly belonged to Poland as they have been launching impressive attacks in the French half. A wayward header provided France with a lifeline at the end of a good Polish attack but this will not be possible for them to defend for long.
France vs Poland: Not the same France
France came into the tournament as firm favourities and a look at their squad depth is enough to worry any opposition. However, they have not looked their usual self in Euro 2024 till now. An own goal handed them the win over Austria and a draw against Netherlands revealed major gaps in their team.
France vs Poland: Mbappe not happy
A yellow card for Poland and Kylian Mbappe is not happy with how aggressive the Polish players have been. He was brought down once again as he attempted to start the attack from the half-way line and this will be a tough game for him considering the amount of marking placed on him right now.
France vs Poland: Huge reprieve!
What a chance! Kante was through on goal and was extremely close to breaking the deadlock. However, the goalkeeper was up to the challenge and France go back to the drawing board.
France vs Poland: Poland not dormant
Poland have not opted for a defensive outlook and they have actually matched France attack to attack. A couple of good chances for them till now but the finishing has not been great. The score remains 0-0 but France cannot let their guards down for even a moment.
France vs Poland: In the other match
Great news for France as Netherlands are already 0-1 down against Austria. An owl goal from Malen and this is not a great start for them.
France vs Poland: Quick start
Both France and Poland are off to a quick start with Mbappe and Barcola terrorising the Polish defenders from the flanks. Poland also had a good chance to score but the long-range shot was not powerful enough.
France vs Poland: We are underway
The match is underway and all eyes are on Kylian Mbappe. The star footballer returns from injury and with big changes in the side, the onus on attack will be majorly on his shoulders.
France vs Poland: Time for national anthems
The two teams are out in the middle and it is time for the national anthems. We are just minutes away from the start of this game. A very important match for both sides with France's qualification hopes on the line.
France vs Poland: Qualification scenario
The equation is quite clear for France. A win will take them directly to the Round of 16. In case of a draw, they should go to the next round depending on what happens in the game between Netherlands and Austria. However, a loss will make things quite tricky for Kylian Mbappe and co.
France vs Poland: Massive Update
Kylian Mbappe must wear a protective face mask, captains a France side who have already qualified for the last 16 before the Group D finale in Dortmund. He returns in one of two changes made by coach Didier Deschamps to his line-up, with Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola getting a first international start as Antoine Griezmann and Marcus Thuram drop out.
France vs Poland: POL Starting XI
🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski starts for Poland #EURO2024 | #FRAPOL pic.twitter.com/jbiJYYJCeo
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 25, 2024
France vs Poland: FRA starting XI
🇫🇷 Barcola, Mbappé and Dembélé lead the line for France#EURO2024 | #FRAPOL pic.twitter.com/imO6ZSApK2
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 25, 2024
France vs Poland: Mbappe returns
Kylian Mbappe is back in the France starting line-up for Tuesday's Euro 2024 clash with Poland, his first appearance since suffering a broken nose against Austria just over a week ago. Mbappe injured himself late on in the 1-0 victory over the Austrians on June 17 and did not play any part in last Friday's 0-0 draw with the Netherlands in Leipzig as a result.