The France team was held by Greece (2-2), this Tuesday evening in Athens, during its last match of the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Already qualified for Euro 2024 and assured of being seeded, the French team traveled to Greece this Tuesday evening with the aim of achieving a full success in these qualifiers, that is to say eight victories in so many matches. But Didier Deschamps’ men failed, held on by valiant Greeks (2-2).
However, the Blues, who appeared with Kylian Mbappé on the substitutes’ bench at kick-off, opened the scoring just before the break through Randal Kolo Muani (0-1, 42nd), well served by Olivier Giroud. But when they returned from the locker room, they were surprised by Bakasetas (1-1, 56th). And in the euphoria of the equalizer, the Greeks gained confidence and the advantage five minutes later thanks to Ioannidis (2-1, 61st).
Fofana avoids defeat for the Blues
While the Tricolores were heading towards a first defeat in these qualifiers, Youssouf Fofana put the two teams back on an equal footing with a powerful strike from outside the area (2-2, 76th). The Blues thus avoid a defeat, they who had the opportunities to win. Antoine Griezmann (33rd) Kingsley Coman (89th) and Kylian Mbappé (90th+5) hit the uprights.
The French team therefore finishes these qualifications for Euro 2024 undefeated, but without a Grand Slam up for grabs. From now on, Didier Deschamps’ gang will meet next March, with two friendly matches on the program.
