France get their Euro 2024 campaign underway in Group D with a tantilising match versus Austria. Les Bleus are hotly tipped as one of the favourites to win this tournament having finished second in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a very similar squad at their disposal.
Manager Didier Deschamps takes charge of his sixth major tournament with France and should he lead France to glory in Germany, he will become only the second person to win a European Championship as both a player and a manager – a feat he has already achieved with the World Cup following France’s 2018 triumph.
However, France face an interesting team for their opening match in Ralf Rangnick’s Austria. On the back of an impressive qualifying campaign that saw them finish second behind Belgium, the Austrians favour a high pressing game with pace in transition.
Follow all the latest news and match action in our live blog below, as well as the build-up to the next match between Austria and France:
Kylian Mbappe left covered in blood following brutal injury in Euro 2024 match
Mbappe’s nose started bleeding and received medical attention after play was stopped, with his white shirt stained in blood.
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 22:09
FULL–TIME: Austria 0-1 France!
The Austrians drop to the floor after the effort they’ve put in – but it’s victory for France in their opening game!
Max Wober’s own-goal in the first-half was what split the teams, god knows how France didn’t score at least a few more!
It was a terrific contest, where Austria gave it a good go, and there will be concern for France about their talisman Kylian Mbappe, who went off with what looked like a broken nose late on!
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 21:59
Austria 0-1 France
90+9 mins: France clear… and that should be enough!
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 21:57
Austria 0-1 France
90+8 mins: Late corner for Austria, who are pushing!
Huge noise inside the stadium – can they?!
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 21:56
Austria 0-1 France
90+7 mins: How has Giroud missed?!
Brilliant from Kolo Muani who beats his man, but Giroud air-kicks with his right foot!
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 21:55
Austria 0-1 France
90+6 mins: Sabitzer looking for a free-kick as the ball ricochets off Kounde’s arm from a cross, but it’s by his side…
Final few minutes now, can Austria muster any chance at all?
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 21:54
Austria 0-1 France
90+4 mins: Danso in the book for a cynical trip on Giroud.
As simple a yellow as they come..
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 21:52
Austria 0-1 France
90 mins: Meanwhile, nine minutes of added time at the end of this game.
Can Austria find an equaliser?
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 21:50
Austria 0-1 France
90 mins: Comical stuff here!
Mbappe has come back onto the pitch, with France not allowed to make the subs at the last break in play, and goes straight down!
And the referee is booking Mbappe for coming on without permission!
He now comes off for Olivier Giroud, while Fofana comes on for Griezmann!
Looks like it could be a broken nose for Mbappe, jeez…
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 21:48
Austria 0-1 France
89 mins: Mbappe is going to come off here – that nose will hurt in the morning!
Austria make a change: Mwene OFF, Prass ON.
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 21:47