France's Draw with Poland: A Missed Opportunity
The Blues will not finish at the top of their group after a 1-1 draw with Poland in Dortmund. Despite dominating the first half, France struggled with finishing. Kylian Mbappé scored the opening goal through a penalty at the 56th minute, but a late equalizer from Robert Lewandowski, following a slight error by Dayot Upamecano, ensured Poland walked away with a point. France will now face the second team from Group E, which includes Belgium, Ukraine, Romania, and Slovakia, all tied with three points each.
Netherlands and Austria Clash in Berlin
In parallel, the Netherlands faced Austria in Berlin, a match crucial for determining the top spot in Group D. Austria emerged victorious with a 3-2 win, pushing the Netherlands to second place. This result directly impacted France's standing, as the Blues needed a better outcome than the Netherlands to secure the top spot.
Germany and Hungary's Dramatic Finishes
Germany managed to secure a draw against Switzerland with a last-minute goal from Niclas Füllkrug, maintaining their lead in Group A. Hungary, on the other hand, experienced a dramatic finish against Scotland. Kevin Csoboth scored in the dying moments to keep Hungary's hopes alive for qualification as one of the best third-placed teams. The match was also marked by a concerning injury to Barnabas Varga, who was stretchered off after a collision.
- Germany, already assured of a spot in the round of 16, faced a tough challenge from Switzerland. The Swiss opened the scoring through Dan Ndoye, but Germany equalized in added time. This result allowed Germany to keep their top position in Group A.
- Hungary's match against Scotland was a nail-biter, with Kevin Csoboth scoring in the 90+10th minute to secure a win. This goal could be crucial for Hungary's chances of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. However, the match was overshadowed by an injury to Barnabas Varga, who had to be stretchered off.
