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France Stuns Croatia to Secure Nations League Semifinal Spot

A resilient French team overturned a first-leg deficit with standout performances from Mike Maignan and Michael Olise, setting up a semifinal clash with Spain in June.

Aurélien Tchouaméni n’a pas eu peur au moment de tirer son penalty.
En arrêtant 2 pénaltys croates, Mike Maignan a permis à la France de se qualifier pour les demi-finales de la Ligue des nations.
Didier Deschamps et Michael Olise dimanche soir sur la pelouse du Stade de France après la victoire face à la Croatie.
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Overview

  • France defeated Croatia 2-0 in regular time and 5-4 in a penalty shootout to advance to the UEFA Nations League Final Four.
  • Goalkeeper Mike Maignan was instrumental, saving two penalties during the shootout and earning praise for his composure and preparation.
  • Michael Olise delivered a stellar performance, scoring a direct free kick and assisting Ousmane Dembélé's goal, marking a breakthrough moment in his international career.
  • Kylian Mbappé, as captain, played a key leadership role by rallying the team and engaging the crowd, despite not scoring during the match.
  • The victory marks France's second consecutive penalty shootout triumph and sets up a semifinal against Spain in June, a rematch of their Euro 2024 encounter.