Germany completely dominated the first half – but two individual mistakes means France progress to Sunday’s semi-final.
Didier Deschamps continued with the team which had defeated Iceland 5-2. That meant Samuel Umtiti kept his place at the back, and Moussa Sissoko remained on the right despite N’Golo Kante’s availability – therefore, France started in their...
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A completely one-sided game in Paris, as France progressed to the semi-final with ease.
Didier Deschamps had two players suspended. Adil Rami was replaced by left-footed Samuel Umtiti, who was making his international debut, which meant Laurent Koscielny moved to the right of the centre-back duo. The other decision was more important, however. With N’Golo...
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Mats Hummels’ early header from a Toni Kroos free-kick was the difference in a peculiarly tame, flat contest.
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France took a while to show their best football, but dominated the final half hour.
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