Familiar foes France and Belgium faced off in the highly-anticipated Round of 16 match of EURO 2024 on Monday, July 1. The game at Dusseldorf Arena saw an own goal in the second half propel Les Bleus into the quarter-finals.
France & Belgium Match Overview
The clash between France and Belgium featured star players like Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Kevin De Bruyne, and Romelu Lukaku. However, both teams failed to impress in what turned out to be a scrappy encounter.
Griezmann had an early shot on target for France, while Belgium’s attempts were off target in the first half. The second half saw more energy from France, with chances from Tchouameni and Mbappe, but no breakthrough until a deflected own goal in the 85th minute.
Kounde was a standout player for France, earning the Man of the Match award for his solid defensive performance and involvement in creating opportunities.
