Overview
- Lamine Yamal’s two goals, including a penalty brace, powered Spain to a 5-4 win over France in Stuttgart.
- Missing veterans Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba, France conceded five goals for the first time since 1969.
- Didier Deschamps’ decision to start with four forwards generated chances but left the back line vulnerable.
- Rayan Cherki marked his France debut with a spectacular volley and an assist during a late rally.
- Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola were ruled out of France’s June 8 third-place match against Germany due to injuries.