France take on Poland in a Group D decider at Euro 2024, with Kylian Mbappe looking to return to the pitch with his mask after missing the draw with Netherlands.
Les Bleus survived a controversial VAR decision as they settled for a 0-0 draw with the Netherlands, leaving both sides with four points. It means France and the Netherlands, who taken on Austria in Group D, are already through to the last-16 and now face a race to top the group and earn a more favourable path to the Berlin final.
Didier Deschamps will be hoping for an improved performance against Poland, who are already out of contention following a 3-1 defeat to Austria. France missed Mbappe in the Netherlands stalemate, with the fitness of their captain dominating headlines once again ahead of the final match in the group. Mbappe has returned to full training after breaking his nose in the opening win over Austria.
Follow live scores and updates as France take on Poland looking to beat Netherlands and Austria to top spot, while you can also follow updates from the other key clash in Group D here
France 0-0 Poland, 52 minutes
A slightly naughty one from Theo Hernandez as the sliding left-back flicks out a boot at the ankle of a clearing Poland player.
France’s substitutes have begun to warm-up in earnest. Olivier Giroud? Antoine Griezmann? It surely won’t be long before Didier Deschamps looks to his bench.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 18:12
France 0-0 Poland, 49 minutes
More good work from Lukasz Skorupski. The Poland goalkeeper picks up from where he left off, first turning away a Ousmane Dembele cross-cum-shot before beating away a Kylian Mbappe effort.
He’s nowhere near Mbappe’s next attempt, but there isn’t the requisite curl on the shot to turn inside the post. Still Mbappe seeks his first goal at the Euros.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 18:09
France 0-0 Poland, 46 minutes
No obvious signs of any tactical tweaks from France at the start of the half, still in that same shape with Bradley Barcola off the left, Ousmane Dembele the right and Kylian Mbappe through the middle.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 18:06
Second half…
The players re-emerge into the Dortmund sunshine, Kylian Mbappe breaking into a jog before he fixes his mask again. Can France find the goal they need to have a chance of topping the group? We’re back underway.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 18:04
HT: France 0-0 Poland
Another frustrating half for France in front of goal with a member of Didier Deschamps’ squad still yet to score at this tournament. Some of their build-up play has been excellent but they’ve faced stern resistance from Lukasz Skorupski, seizing his opportunity in the Poland goal. Kylian Mbappe has warmed to his work on his return, testing Skorupski twice towards the end of the half, but as things stand it will be second spot for France with Austria’s one-goal advantage over the Netherlands enough to secure their place at the top of the group.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 17:51
France 0-0 Poland, 45 + 1 minutes
Into two additional minutes. Prezemyslaw Frankowski sweeps the legs of Bradley Barcola to grant France a chance to load the box. Can Ousmane Dembele deliver something useful?
Not really – too close to Lukasz Skorupski, who fittingly has the last touch of the half.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 17:48
France 0-0 Poland, 44 minutes
France are edging closer. Theo Hernandez gets on to a clever Kylian Mbappe through ball but picks out a covering Nicola Zalewski rather than one of three wainting team mates.
Mbappe then latches on to a one-two and is denied again by the busy Lukasz Skorupski. The Poland goalkeeper has had plenty to do in this half but his goal remains, so far, unbreached.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 17:45
France 0-0 Poland, 42 minutes
Nearly for Kylian Mbappe! The skipper rushes in to take the ball off the toe of first mate Bradley Barcola and almost prods past Lukasz Skorupski, who throws out a timely, tipping hand to push past the post.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 17:43
France 0-0 Poland, 40 minutes
Didier Deschamps boldly still has his jacket on even with a swathe of sunshine baking the technical area, the France manager working up a sweat as he paces and gesticulates.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 17:42