Switzerland’s draw against Scotland (1-1) could do France’s business with a view to qualifying for the round of 16 of Euro 2024. In the event of a victory on Friday against the Netherlands, the Blues will be guaranteed to join the next round.
Author of a faultless record with two victories in as many matches, Germany is the first to qualify for the round of 16 of Euro 2024. In front of its audience, the selection led by Julian Nagelsmann made an impression by dominating the Scotland (5-1) and Hungary (2-0).
Better, with Switzerland’s draw against Scotland (1-1), Jamal Musiala’s partners have taken a good option for first place in group A. France too could benefit from the failure of the Nati against the British selection. Opposing the Netherlands this Friday in Leipzig (9 p.m.), the Blues will want to validate their qualification for the round of 16.
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France almost assured of finishing in the best thirds?
With the draw between Switzerland and Scotland (1-1), preceded by that between Croatia and Albania (2-2) in group B, the two thirds of these groups will have a maximum of four points in the event of a victory on the last day. As a result, the French team will only need to beat the Netherlands to qualify for the round of 16.
If successful against the Batavians, the Blues will have six points and will be guaranteed to finish among the four best thirds in the group stage. A draw against the team led by Ronald Koeman could be enough (difficult to imagine France eliminated with four points) but we would have to wait for the results of the other matches of this second day of Euro 2024.
France first in its group if…
A victory for France would therefore simplify things. Above all, if the Blues win this Friday against the Dutch, first place in Group D will be guaranteed to them if Poland does not beat Austria in the match played a few hours earlier (6 p.m.). Enough to allow coach Didier Deschamps to run during the third match, next Tuesday (6 p.m.) in Dortmund against Poland.
Be wary all the same since the Netherlands can also secure first place in the group during the clash against France. In the event of a victory for the Oranje, coupled with a draw or a defeat for Austria, Xavi Simons and his teammates will be first and France will still have to fight to qualify.
The scenarios for France against the Netherlands
- France first if victory against the Netherlands and Poland does not win against Austria
- France qualified if victory against the Netherlands
- France not yet qualified if draw or defeat against the Netherlands
