It’s the start of the competition for the Blues. After the other favorites like Germany, Spain, England or Italy, the France team will try to start its Euro 2024 with a victory, during its match against Austria (at 9 p.m.) , in Düsseldorf (Germany).
Continue good habits
Usually successful in their opening matches, the Blues would be well inspired to continue their momentum. History of quickly forgetting the bad memory of Euro 2021 and this elimination from the round of 16, but also of removing the doubts which may surround them after an average preparation. Never a scorer in the competition, Kylian Mbappé will be expected around the corner.
An eye-catching and confident opponent
Eighth finalist in the last Euro, Austria arrives full of ambitions in Germany. With an experienced workforce (Marcel Sabitzer, Konrad Laimer, Marko Arnautovic, Kevin Danso) and a recognized coach, Ralf Rangnick, she is riding an excellent dynamic. With only one defeat in its last 16 matches, against Belgium, Das Nationalteam arrives with confidence across the Rhine.
Don’t let the Netherlands escape
By playing thirty hours after their future Dutch opponent (Friday June 21 at 9 p.m.), the Blues already know that they no longer really have the right to make mistakes if they want to finish in first place in Group D. Winners of a tougher duel than expected against Poland (2-1), the Netherlands put pressure on the French by taking the three points.