Called to face Belgium in the round of 16 of Euro 2024, the Blues received good news a few days before the match.
Remake of the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup (1-0) and the 2021 Nations League (3-2), the round of 16 of Euro 2024 between the France team and Belgium will be eagerly awaited . On Monday, the Blues will try to punch their ticket for the quarter-finals in a match which will be played late in the afternoon, at 6 p.m.
A parameter which is important given the playing conditions.French team had in fact played its first two matches in the evening, at 9 p.m., against Austria (1-0) and the Netherlands (0-0). His third appearance against Poland (1-1) took place at 6 p.m., and Didier Deschamps’ men seemed worn out athletically, as evidenced by their disappointing statistics in terms of kilometers covered.
Temperatures to drop in Germany
With the prospect of facing Belgium at the same time, the Blues could have more favorable playing conditions on Monday evening in Düsseldorf. According to Sébastien Tarrago, correspondent in Germany for La Chaîne L’Équipe, the heat wave which began on the other side of the Rhine should fade next week.
Lower temperatures are forecast in Germany. This is excellent news for the French team and its most influential players, such as Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann, whose form has been striking during this group stage.
