France’s national football team was unexpectedly held to a goalless draw by Canada in their last friendly match ahead of Euro 2024. The French team, led by coach Didier Deschamps, dominated possession but failed to break through a resolute Canadian defense, with goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau putting on an impressive display to deny France any scoring success. Kylian Mbappé, who was brought on as a substitute, had a chance to clinch a late victory, but his efforts were thwarted by Crepeau’s saves.The match was also notable for being Olivier Giroud’s last international appearance on home soil before his retirement, with the striker receiving a standing ovation from the French fans. Despite the draw, France remains one of the favorites to win the European title and will kick off their campaign against Austria on June 17. Canada, on the other hand, showed significant improvement from their 4-0 defeat to the Netherlands, and will be looking to carry that momentum into the Copa America, where they open against Argentina.
Key points
- France was held to a 0-0 draw by Canada in their final warm-up match before Euro 2024.
- Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau played a key role in denying France a victory.
- Olivier Giroud received a standing ovation in his last match for France on home soil before retiring.
- France will begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Austria on June 17.
Contradictions👾Some reports suggest Kylian Mbappé played the last quarter of the game, while others state he entered in the 69th or 74th minute.
👾Reports vary on France’s next friendly match date, with some stating June 14 and others June 16.
