France 1-1 Poland LIVE RESULT – Euro 2024: Lewandowski equaliser sees France forced to settle for runners up spot
FRANCE have had to settle for second best after Robert Lewandowski's late penalty saw them draw 1-1 with Poland!
The result means Les Bleus will go through to the knockout stages only as the runners up after Austria shocked the Netherlands.
Kylian Mbappe - wearing his mask for the first time - had put France ahead from the penalty spot with his first ever European Championships goal.
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25. France get down the byline and look to cross.
It is well blocked by Poland but the ball goes behind for a corner.
Chance for Les Bleus to get some quality ball in the box but it is too close to Skorupski who gathers with ease.
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23. The Poles start to pepper the French penalty area.
Upamecano manages to head it behind for corner.
France clear but Zalewski stops Mbappe in his tracks and is shown a yellow card for his troubles.
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21. Dembele is penalised for a foul on Kiwior.
It gives Poland the chance to start a patient attack up once again.
They look such a different team with Lewandowski as a focal point up top.
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19. France look to hit Poland on the counter as Kiwior loses the ball.
Kante lays the ball off to Dembele but Skorupski makes a great block to deny him.
The ball comes back out to Kante but his pass runs out for a goal kick.
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17. Moder tries his luck from some distance but it sails over the bar for a goal kick.
Poland are starting to put some real pressure on the French with their high press.
This game is on a knife edge at the moment, you feel the opening goal could come from either side.
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15. Poland once again test Maignan in the French goal.
As a corner is half-cleared, a volley into te ground is straight at the keeper.
He has a coming together with Lewandowski as he tries to release the ball quickly but no cards are shown by the referee.
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13. France seem to be getting a lot of joy down the flanks with their pace.
Poland on the other hand, are playing some nice football through the middle of the park and putting France on the back foot.
Kante bursts forward but his shot is some way off target.
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11. This has been quite an even game so far.
Both sides are showing their attacking intent early on.
Dembele is starting to cause problems as his cross picks out Hernandez at the back post and Skorupski saves well with his feet.
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9. Poland seem to be reading the French attacks well.
Dembele looks to get to the byline and cross but it is well cut out and the Poles bring the ball out.
Meanwhile, in the other game in the group, Austria have scored an early goal against Netherlands and currently top Group D.
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7. Some great build up play sees Poland create their first chance of the game.
Lewandowski is involved with a brilliant lay-off that finally sees Zielinski strike a volley from outside the box.
Maignan does well to get down and save in the bottom corner of the goal.
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5. France a patiently wating to find some gaps.
Barcola drops his shoulder and looks to get to the byline before trying to cut it back to a teammate.
It is blocked at the expense of a French corner.
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3. Both sides are looking to close down their opponents in possession.
They are giving no time on the ball whatsoever.
Kounde wins a free out wide on the halfway line.
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1. It is another packed house in Westfalenstadion today.
Poland are looking to keep the ball and make the French chase the ball early on.
Looking to thread a pass through to Lewandowski, it runs harmlessly through to Maignan.
Kick-off: France vs Poland
We are underway in Dortmund.
Les Bleus look to kick-start their Euro 2024.
Poland get the match started.
France hoping to keep records in tact
Les Bleus are now unbeaten in eight European Championship games under Didier Deschamps.
In those matches, they have won four and drawn four.
Ngolo Kante has never lost a game in regulation time at a major tournament (W12, D5).
Man in the mask returns
Kylian Mbappe will be hoping that he can be France's superhero once again at the home of Borussia Dortmund today.
Wearing a mask to protect the nose he broke in the opening group fixture, he will be keen to not engage in the physcial element too much at the moment.
One thing is for sure, his pace and skill are enough to give any defence a torrid time.
Credit: Reuters Poles looking to turn back clock
The last time Poland beat France in competitive football was some 42 years ago.
That win came in the form of a 1982 World Cup third-placed play-off.
After two defeats in their opening group games, the Poles will be hoping they can upset the odds today at Westfalenstadion.
Les Bleus needing to find another gear
The only goal France have scored in Euro 2024 to date is thanks to a Max Wober own goal in their 1-0 win over Austria.
Against Netherlands, they struggled to create much in the way of clear-cut chances.
Les Bleus need to address this if they are to have any hope of clinching the trophy.
Deschamps looking to make it trois
France have previously won the Euros on two occasions.
Didier Deschamps will feel he has enough quality at his disposal to go all the way and get his hands on that trophy this time around.
The main aim for today is to try and usurp the goals scored by Netherlands so they finish top of Group D.
Fans ready for group finale
As we head towards the last round of fixtures in Group D, fans of both sides are in party atmosphere.
The weather is perfect for this showdown and stadium is already becoming a sea of colours.
Let's hope the football lives up to the pre-match hype.
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Credit: Getty Poland starting XI:
For their final game in Euro 2024, Polish fans will be pleased to see Robert Lewandowski back in the starting line-up.
12. Skorupski, 14. Kiwior, 3. Dawidowicz, 5. Bednarek, 21. Zalewski, 10. Zielinski, 8. Moder, 20. Symanski, 19. Frankowski, 26. Urbanski, 9. Lewandowski
Credit: @P_F_Almanac
French starting XI:
The big news from the Les Bleus camp is that Kylian Mbappe starts in the final group game against Poland.
16. Maignan, 22. Hernandez, 17. Saliba, 4. Upamecano, 5. Kounde, 14. Rabiot, 8. Tchouameni, 13. Kante, 25. Barcola, 10. Mbappe, 11. Dembele
Credit: @equipedefrance VAR saves French unbeaten record
Netherlands fans, players and coaching staff were left fuming after they had a goal ruled out from a debatable VAR decision.
They felt Xavi Simons' strike should have stood, which would have seen them inflict Les Bleus first defeat in Euro 2024.
France on the other hand, have the chance now to put that let off behind them and show the watching world why they are one of the favourites to take the trophy home.
Poles looking for more firepower
It has been a gruelling Euro 2024 if you are a Polish fan.
Almost a glimpse into the not so distant future as they struggle to score goals without Robert Lewandowski, who has been working his way back from an injury.
Michal Probierz will be hoping to utilise him today as Poland look to sign off from the tournament by upsetting the odds against the French.
Les Bleus looking to talisman
There is no doubting that Kylian Mbappe is the jewel in the crown of this French team.
Without his presence against Netherlands, they did not look as much of an attacking threat.
Having him back in the side today is integral as they look to cut the goal difference between themselves and Netherlands at the top of the group.
