France Falls Short Of Group Win

UEFA EURO Group Stage Matches: Stats and History

France Falls Short of Group Win

In the final Group D match of UEFA EURO 2024, France fell short of securing the group victory, finishing as runners-up instead. Despite a strong performance, they were unable to overcome Poland's spirited effort.

Key Match Statistics

• France dominated possession (63%), but Poland had more shots on target (5-3).
• Robert Lewandowski scored Poland's lone goal in the 74th minute.
• France's Kylian Mbappé missed a crucial penalty in the 60th minute.

Historical Context

This was the first meeting between France and Poland in a major tournament since the 1982 FIFA World Cup. France holds a slight advantage in their overall head-to-head record, having won three of their five matches.

Implications for France

As the second-place team in Group D, France will now face the winner of Group F in the Round of 16. The identity of their opponent will be determined later today.

Upcoming Fixtures

• Round of 16: France vs. Winner of Group F (TBD)
• Quarterfinals: Winner of France-Group F vs. Winner of Round of 16 Group E/F (TBD)