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France Espoirs Braced for Test Against Denmark in Euro 2025 Quarter-Finals

Gérald Baticle’s squad secured second place in Group C despite several scares, confronting Denmark’s renowned physicality in pursuit of a maiden semi-final berth.

L’équipe de France Espoirs est en demi-finale de l’Euro U21.
Le Français Nathan Zeze (N.15) félicité par ses coéquipiers après un but face à la Pologne, à l'Euro Espoirs, le 17 juin 2025 à Zilina en Slovaquie
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Overview

  • The quarter-final kick-off is set for Sunday, June 22 at 18h00 in Presov and will be broadcast live on W9 and beIN Sports 1.
  • France Espoirs navigated a turbulent group stage to finish second behind Portugal, highlighted by a 4-1 win over Poland and last-gasp equalizers against Georgia.
  • Denmark topped Group D undefeated, edging Ukraine 3-2 and the Netherlands 2-1 to demonstrate their physical and mental resilience.
  • Coach Gérald Baticle, fresh off a contract extension through 2027, has urged determination and humility as his team aims for their first U21 semi-final since 2019.
  • A victory would pit France against either Germany or Italy in the semi-finals as they pursue their first Euro U21 title since 1988.