Netherlands vs France: Live Text Commentary, Score Updates, and Match Stats

Match Overview

Date:

21 June 2024

Time:

19:00 UTC

Venue:

Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany

All the latest European Qualifiers Match information, including stats, form, history, and more.

Team News

Netherlands:

Manager Louis van Gaal has named a strong starting XI, with Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de Ligt at the heart of the defense. Frenkie de Jong and Davy Klaassen will provide creativity in midfield, while Memphis Depay and Steven Bergwijn will lead the line.

France:

Didier Deschamps has made a surprise decision by leaving Kylian Mbappé out of his starting lineup. Karim Benzema will captain the team and lead the attack, supported by Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembélé. Raphael Varane and Jules Koundé will form the central defensive partnership.

Live Commentary

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Match Stats

Possession: Netherlands 52%, France 48%

Shots: Netherlands 5, France 4

Shots on Target: Netherlands 2, France 1

Corners: Netherlands 3, France 1

Fouls: Netherlands 5, France 7

Yellow Cards: Netherlands 1, France 0