Euro Cup 2024: Netherlands vs France Live – Kick-Off Time and Streaming Details

The anticipation surrounding the upcoming EURO 2024 football match between the Netherlands vs France has been intensified by concerns over Kylian Mbappe’s fitness. Mbappe suffered a nose injury during France’s initial victory against Austria, leading to speculation about his availability for the upcoming game.

In Group D of the European Championships 2024 (Euro Cup 2024), the spotlight will be on the clash between Kylian Mbappe’s France and the Netherlands at Leipzig Stadium. The match is scheduled for 12:30 AM IST on June 22. Historically, France has dominated this fixture, winning seven of their last eight encounters, including victories in both home and away fixtures during qualifying rounds.

Key Points to Note

Here are the crucial details to keep in mind about the France vs Netherlands match:

• Date and Time: The match kicks off at 12:30 AM IST on June 22 at Leipzig Stadium.
• Historical Performance: France has a strong record against the Netherlands, winning seven out of their last eight meetings.
• Injury Concerns: Kylian Mbappe’s participation is uncertain following a nose injury sustained in the previous match against Austria.

Collision and Injury

Mbappe suffered a broken nose on Monday after his face collided with Austria defender Kevin Danso’s shoulder. His white France jersey was stained with blood. If he plays on Friday, he will have to wear a mask, though his participation is still uncertain. He resumed light training on Wednesday.

Euro Cup Hopes

If Mbappe plays, the France captain aims to score at a Euro Cup for the first time in his sixth attempt. He has scored 47 goals in 80 games for France, including 12 during the Euro qualifiers, but has not yet found the net in five Euro Cup matches.

Current Group Standings

France and the Netherlands both have three points in Group D. The Dutch managed a comeback to beat Poland 2-1, while France needed an own goal to secure a 1-0 win against Austria. France defeated the Netherlands 4-0 at home and 2-1 away during the qualifiers, with the Dutch finishing as group runners-up.

Previous Tournament Performances

In the last Euro edition, the Netherlands won all three of their group games but were eliminated by the Czech Republic in the round of 16. France, on the other hand, has a rich history, winning Euro 1984 as hosts and Euro 2000 with Didier Deschamps as captain, who also led the team to a World Cup victory in 1998. Deschamps became France’s coach in 2012 and led the team to another World Cup title in 2018.

Injury Concerns and Updates

France’s biggest concern is Mbappe’s injury status. Deschamps was scheduled to provide an update on Thursday. Meanwhile, Netherlands midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners were ruled out with injuries before the tournament began.

Netherlands vs France: A Historic Rivalry

Head-to-Head Record

France and the Netherlands have faced each other 30 times. France has won 16 of these encounters, while the Dutch have come out on top 11 times, and three matches ended in a draw. Despite France’s edge in wins, the Netherlands have scored more goals overall, with 57 compared to France’s 53.

Tournament Performances

In the past four major tournaments, including World Cups and European Championships, France has been remarkably consistent, reaching the finals in three of them. The only blip was the 2021 Euros, where they were ousted by Switzerland on penalties in the first knockout stage, despite holding a two-goal lead with just nine minutes left on the clock.

Record-Breaking Victory

France set a new European Championship qualifying record with a stunning 14-0 victory over Gibraltar, marking the country’s biggest win ever.

Match Stats

• Matches Played: 30
• Netherlands Wins: 11
• France Wins: 16
• Draws: 3