Frank Christian
Following a broken nose injury in France’s Euro 2024 opener against Austria, Kylian Mbappe, expected to be France’s main player and captain, faces uncertainty regarding his future participation in the tournament.
In a close 1-0 win against Austria, Mbappe sustained the injury after a collision with Kevin Danso. This setback comes after a disappointing Euro 2020 performance where he struggled to make an impact.
With a recent transfer to Real Madrid, Mbappe aims to show his worth and impress his new team owners. However, his injury casts doubt on his contribution to France’s quest for a European title.
Here, we analyze Mbappe’s upcoming matches at Euro 2024 and his chances of playing in the tournament.
Next Match for Kylian Mbappe in Euro 2024
France is scheduled to face Poland on June 25 in a crucial Group D encounter.
- Opposition: Poland
- Date: June 25, 2024
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund)
- Kickoff time: 6 p.m. local (12 p.m. ET)
- Tournament stage: Group D, matchday 3
Despite not needing surgery for his broken nose, Mbappe was an unused substitute in the last match against the Netherlands and remains uncertain for the upcoming game against Poland.
The French media reported that Mbappe’s condition is improving, hinting at a possible starting role against Poland, who have faced defeats in their previous Euro 2024 matches.
France’s Euro 2024 Group
France is placed in Group D along with Austria, the Netherlands, and Poland, the winners of playoff path A.
Group D
- France
- Austria
- Netherlands
- Poland
France’s Euro 2024 Match Schedule and Results
France began their Euro 2024 campaign with a match against Austria on June 17, where Mbappe sustained his injury. The subsequent game against the Netherlands ended in a goalless draw on June 21.
Their final group stage fixture will be against Poland in Dortmund on June 25.
| Fixture/Result | Date | Venue | KO Time (Local, CET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria 0-1 France | June 17, 2024 | Düsseldorf (Merkur Spiel-Arena) | 9 p.m. |
| Netherlands 0-0 France | June 21, 2024 | Leipzig (Red Bull Arena) | 9 p.m. |
| France vs. Poland | June 25, 2024 | Dortmund (Westfalenstadion) | 6 p.m. |
