In a nail-biting Euro 2024 showdown, football giants France and the Netherlands played it safe Friday night, battling to a tense 0-0 draw in Group D. The result leaves both teams poised to advance to the knockout stage – but spells heartbreak for Poland, who’ve been mathematically eliminated .
The Match: Defense > Drama?
With superstar Kylian Mbappé benched after a nose injury, Les Bleus adopted a cautious strategy against the Dutch. Both sides created few clear chances, with fans joking online about the 'defensive masterclass' turning into a 'nap time trigger' . Still, the draw keeps France and the Netherlands neck-and-neck at 4 points each.
Poland’s Pain
Despite Robert Lewandowski’s late heroics (including a penalty goal in their previous match), Poland became the first team officially knocked out. Their 1-1 draw with Austria earlier Friday wasn’t enough to stay mathematically alive .
What’s Next?
France vs. Austria (June 17) Netherlands vs. Czech Republic (June 17) Can underdog Austria shock the World Cup runners-up? Will Dutch fans start chanting 'Oranje Wall'? Stay tuned!
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. Still, the draw keeps France and the Netherlands neck-and-neck at 4 points each.
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France vs. Austria (June 17)
