the potential opponents of the Blues in the quarter-finals

Mission accomplished! This Sunday, November 17, Didier Deschamps' French team won in Milan against Italy (3-1), as part of the sixth and final day of the group stage of the Nations League. But beyond their success at San Siro, the Blues above all secured first place in the group for the benefit of the Nazionale. Consequence: the world vice-champions will honor their seeded status during the draw for the quarter-finals this Friday, November 22, and are already certain of avoiding Spain, the reigning European champion. , Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Germany. On the other hand, it is still slightly unclear as to the identity of the potential opponent that the Tricolores will face in a round trip on March 20 and 23, 2025. Mike Maignan's partners, who will host the return leg in France, are all firstly sure not to fall on Italy, second in their group. The Netherlands (pool 3) are certain to finish second and potentially be able to meet France for the umpteenth time on their route. The suspense is finally in place in groups 1 and 4, with a duel for second position between Croatia and Poland on one side, Denmark and Serbia on the other. The last two quarter-finalists will be known this Monday and Tuesday.

Teams already qualified for the quarter-finals

– Seeds: Portugal, France, Germany, Spain

– Seconds : Croatia or Poland, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark or Serbia