Austria vs France LIVE: Euro 2024 result as Kylian Mbappe forced off with bloody nose
Austria 0-1 France: Les Blues got up and running with a win, but the victory was overshadowed by Mbappe’s injury after the captain left the pitch with a suspected broken nose
France overcame the potentially difficult hurdle of an in-form Austria as they got their Euro 2024 campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory courtesy of an own goal, but talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a worrying injury.
It proved a very mixed night for France’s captain Mbappe though as he was left still searching for his first goal in a European Championship and went off bloodied late on with a suspected broken nose.
Austria, with one defeat in their last 16 matches, stood their ground and went close through Christoph Baumgartner after 37 minutes but a minute later France struck when a brilliant piece of wing play by Mbappe took him to the byline and his cross was deflected into his own net by the head of Max Wober.
Mbappe, who has never scored a European Championship goal, looked certain to break that duck after 55 minutes but shot wide when clean through and, though Marcus Thuram and Ousmane Dembele also went close, the 2022 World Cup runners-up could not find a second and had to endure a few defensive scares before clinching the win.
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KICK-OFF!
With France in their white away shirts and Austria in home red, we’re underway under the lights in Dusseldorf!
A reminder of the teams!
Austria: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Danso, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald; Grillitsch, Sabitzer, Baumgartner; Gregoritsch
France: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Griezmann, Kanté, Rabiot; Dembélé, Thuram, Mbappé
Teams are out!
Terrific atmosphere in Dusseldorf for this Group D clash!
Now time for the Austrian and French national anthems!
Austria vs France LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 updates
We’re just 10 minutes from kick-off in Dusseldorf!
William Saliba starts for France today!
The Arsenal centre-back hasn’t always been the No 1 option for Didier Deschamps - but he is tonight as he partners Dayot Upamecano at the back!
Kylian Mbappe is France’s main man at the Euros - but he won’t be at the Olympics
Real Madrid have insisted Mbappe won’t be able to play in Paris:
“My club’s position was very clear, so from that moment on, I think I won’t be taking part in the Games,” said Mbappe.
“I understand that. I’m joining a new team in September, so it’s not the best way to start an adventure.
“Now I think I’m going to wish this French team all the best. I’m going to watch every game. I hope they’ll bring home the gold medal.”
Fans of both teams mixing in Dusseldorf!
Kick-off is just 30 minutes away now!
Austria vs France LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 updates
When is Austria vs France
The fixture will kick off at 8pm BST on Monday 17 June at the Dusseldorf Arena.
What TV channel is it on?
Austria vs France will be shown live on ITV 1 and ITV X, with coverage following the earlier game between Belgium and Slovakia. You can find a full list of which channel is showing each match here.
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FULL-TIME: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
The first shock of Euro 2024!
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Belgium vs Slovakia LIVE: Euro 2024 latest score and goal updates
Belgium and Slovakia meet in this Group E match in Frankfurt as both sides hope to start their Euro 2024 campaign strongly
TEAM NEWS!
Here are the confirmed line-ups for today’s clash in Dusseldorf:
Austria: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Danso, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald; Grillitsch, Sabitzer, Baumgartner; Gregoritsch
France: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Griezmann, Kanté, Rabiot; Dembélé, Thuram, Mbappé
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