France and Poland Draw 1-1 in Euro 2024, France Advances to Round of 16

In a thrilling match at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, France and Poland ended their Euro 2024 group stage game in a 1-1 draw. The game was filled with exciting moments and close calls.

First Half Action

France started the game with urgency, aiming to break through Poland’s defense. Early on, Piotr Zielinski of Poland forced a save from France’s goalkeeper Maignan. France had their first big chance in the 11th minute when Dembele’s cross was missed by the Polish defense, but Theo Hernandez’s shot was saved by Skorupski.

Poland almost took the lead three minutes later, but Kacper Urbanski’s shot was denied by Maignan. Both teams had opportunities, with Robert Lewandowski’s header being deflected by Wiliam Saliba and Aurelien Tchouameni’s shot going out for a corner. Kylian Mbappe had two golden chances but was thwarted by Skorupski, ending the first half goalless.

Second Half Highlights

In the second half, France found the breakthrough when Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty after Kiwior fouled Dembele. France continued to press, but Poland equalized in the 76th minute with a penalty from Robert Lewandowski, awarded after a VAR review of a challenge on Swiderski by Upamecano.

The game ended in a 1-1 draw, but the result was enough for France to secure a spot in the Round of 16 by finishing second in Group D.