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If a poor performance against the Oranje would not seriously compromise their chances of qualifying for the round of 16, France has every interest in winning.
Winner of Austria when it entered the Euro, the French team launched its Euro perfectly in Germany. Building on this victory, the Blues are already in a strong position to secure their ticket to the round of 16 of the competition.
Opposing the Netherlands on Friday, for their second match in Group D, the world vice-champions will already validate their qualification in the event of another victory. Better still, a success against the Oranje combined with an Austrian victory or a draw against Poland would even guarantee them first place in the group. And finishing at the top of group D would be a good idea given the table for the final phase.
First, France would avoid Spain and undoubtedly Germany until the final
Whether the Blues finished first or second, the round of 16 appeared affordable on paper. First, they must in fact cross the second of group F, which is, if logic is respected, Turkey or the Czech Republic. Second, they will have to face the second in Group E where Belgium’s inaugural defeat against Slovakia (0-1) inevitably reshuffled the cards.
Above all, by finishing first in its group, France would certainly avoid until the final Spain, already assured of finishing at the top of its group, and probably Germany, well on its way to finishing this phase of chickens on pole. Germany and Spain: the two teams who have made the best impression since the start of the Euro.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
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