Kylian Mbappe is set to play for France with a broken nose as they aim to secure the top spot in Euro 2024 Group D against Poland.
France started with a 1-0 win over Austria and then drew 0-0 with the Netherlands. They need to perform better than the Dutch team to advance as group winners. Both France and the Netherlands have already secured berths in the knockout rounds.
Although Poland has scored more goals than France in the tournament, they have suffered two consecutive defeats. Their star player, Robert Lewandowski, returns for their last game in Germany.
Follow the live updates of the France vs. Poland match providing score updates, commentary, and highlights.
France vs. Poland live score
2nd Half | Goal scorers | |
France | 1 | Mbappe (p) 56′ |
Poland | 0 |
Venue: Signal Iduna Park
Referee: Marco Guida (Italy)
Lineups:
France (4-3-3, right to left): 16. Maignan (GK) — 5. Kounde, 17. Saliba, 4. Upamecano, 22. Hernandez — 8. Tchouameni, 13. Kante, 14. Rabiot — 11. Dembele, 10. Mbappe, 25. Barcola.
Poland (3-4-3, right to left): 12. Skorupski (GK) — 5. Bednarek, 3. Dawidowicz, 14. Kiwior — 19. Frankowski, 10. Zielinski, 8. Moder, 21. Zalewski — 20. S. Szymanski, 9. Lewandowski, 26. Urbanski.
France vs. Poland live updates, highlights from Euro 2024
56 mins: GOAL!!!!! Kylian Mbappe!!!
France’s skipper Mbappe scores the penalty, putting Les Bleus at the top of the group.
55 mins: PENALTY TO FRANCE! Dembele earns a penalty after a foul from Kiwior.
53 mins: Poland’s Probierz receives a yellow card.
50 mins: Mbappe’s shot misses the far post narrowly.
49 mins: Skorupski saves Mbappe’s shot.
48 mins: Dawidowicz deflects Kante’s shot behind.
47 mins: Netherlands equalizes against Austria in another match.
Kickoff: 2nd Half
Mbappe readies himself for the second half as France captain.
Halftime
The first half ends with no goals scored by France.
45+2 mins: Frankowski is booked.
45 mins: Skorupski clears the corner as France applies pressure.
44 mins: Skorupski denies Mbappe a goal-scoring opportunity.
42 mins: Skorupski saves Mbappe’s shot.
38 mins: Tchouameni’s shot is deflected.
34 mins: Lewandowski misses a chance for Poland.
28 mins: A drinks break is taken.
26 mins: Skorupski makes a confident save.
24 mins: Zalewski fouls Mbappe.
23 mins: Poland delivers dangerous crosses.
19 mins: France misses a scoring opportunity.
17 mins: Moder’s long-range shot goes over the bar.
15 mins: Maignan saves a shot from Urbanski.
13 mins: Mbappe sets up Kante with a pass.
11 mins: France creates a good chance but fails to score.
10 mins: Mbappe tries another attacking move.
9 mins: Austria leads against the Netherlands.
8 mins: Dembele advances down the right wing.
France vs. Poland: Mbappe Returns in Mask for Euro 2024 Clash
France and Poland faced off in a Euro 2024 match, with Mbappe starting for France wearing a protective mask. The game opened with a slick move from Lewandowski, but Maignan made a good save. Dembele’s corner went over everyone, while Mbappe, despite some initial trouble with his mask, managed to keep control of the ball.
Kickoff: 1st Half
The game commenced with Poland starting under a smoky haze of flares. Mbappe, sporting his mask, led France onto the field. The atmosphere was lively despite the lack of high stakes in the match.
20 mins before kickoff
Mbappe’s presence on the field, despite his injury, was significant. France had managed to reach the knockout stage without scoring a goal themselves. Austria’s win over Poland had implications for France and the Netherlands’ progress, securing their spot in the last 16.
1 hour before kickoff
Kylian Mbappe was confirmed in the starting lineup for France alongside Dembele and Barcola. Lewandowski made his first start for Poland in the tournament. The stage was set for an exciting encounter between the two teams.
1 hr 30 mins before kickoff
The matches in Group D were more about positioning rather than do or die situations. The top two finishers in the group would face the runners-up from other groups in the last 16. With France and the Netherlands guaranteed to progress, Poland was already eliminated from the competition.
2 hours before kickoff
The match coverage of France vs. Poland provided updates on Mbappe’s condition and the team’s preparations. The focus was on Mbappe’s return to the squad and his role in the game.
France vs. Poland kickoff time
The match between France and Poland took place at Signal-Iduna-Park on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:00 p.m. local time in Dortmund, Germany. The kickoff time in various regions around the world was also listed.
Euro 2024 Group D standings
A summary of the teams’ standings in Group D showed the Netherlands and France leading the pack, followed by Austria. Poland was at the bottom of the group having already been eliminated from the competition.
France vs. Poland lineups, team news, starting 11
Mbappe returned to the starting lineup for France, wearing a protective mask. The team composition and potential suspensions were mentioned. Poland welcomed back Lewandowski to their lineup, despite being out of the tournament.## Euro 2024: France vs. Poland Preview
In the Euro 2024 tournament, Poland’s forward, Robert Lewandowski, made his first appearance against Austria. Sebastian Szymanski and Kacper Urbanski accompanied Lewandowski in the attack. Michal Probierz, the team’s manager, made a change in goal, replacing Wojciech Szczesny with Lukasz Skorupski from Bologna.
Poland’s starting lineup in a 3-5-2 formation consisted of Skorupski (GK), Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior, Frankowski, Zielinski, Moder, Zalewski, S. Szymanski, Lewandowski, and Urbanski from right to left on the field.
## How to Watch France vs. Poland Live
Here’s how you can watch the France vs. Poland Euro 2024 match in different regions:
### TV and Streaming Channels
– **USA**: FOX channel and streaming on Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, and ViX.
– **Canada**: TSN1, TSN 3, TSN 4, TVA Sports, and TVA+.
– **UK**: BBC One channel and streaming on BBC iPlayer/website.
– **Australia**: Optus Sport.
– **India**: Sony Ten 2, 3, JioTV, and Sony LIV.
For viewers in the USA, the game will be broadcasted on the FOX Network, with Spanish-language streaming available on ViX. Fubo is offering a FREE seven-day trial for streaming the match. SiriusXM FC will cover radio broadcasts of the game.
In the UK, BBC One will televise the France vs. Poland match with streaming available on BBC iPlayer/website. In Canada, TSN and TVA (French) will provide coverage, while Australia’s broadcaster for Euro 2024 is Optus Sport. The Sony Ten Network in India will broadcast the match, and streaming is available on JioTV and Sony LIV.
If you are unable to watch the game live in your area or are traveling abroad, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access your preferred streaming services securely and bypass location restrictions.
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