France take on Netherlands in Euro 2024 Group Stage Match

Netherlands and France to Face Off in Fourth Meeting at the Euros

This will be the fourth meeting between the Netherlands and France at the UEFA EURO. France prevailed on penalties in the quarter-finals in 2012. The two teams also met in the group stage in 2008 and 2000, with France winning both matches.

France Boss Didier Deschamps Names Starting XI for Netherlands Clash

France boss Didier Deschamps has named his starting XI for the match against the Netherlands. The big news is that Kylian Mbappé does not make the team. Mbappé is France's star player and is considered one of the best players in the world. His absence is a major blow to France's chances of winning the match.

Here is the starting XI named by Deschamps:

• Hugo Lloris (GK)
• Jules Koundé (RB)
• Raphaël Varane (CB)
• Lucas Hernandez (CB)
• Theo Hernandez (LB)
• Aurélien Tchouaméni (CM)
• Paul Pogba (CM)
• Antoine Griezmann (AM)
• Ousmane Dembélé (RW)
• Karim Benzema (LW)

The match between the Netherlands and France will be played on June 21, 2024, at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 CET.