Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe-Less France Play 0-0 Draw With Netherlands - In Pics

Talismanic forward Kylian Mbappe watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands played out a 0-0 draw in a heavyweight UEFA European Championship 2024 clash on Saturday (June 22). Antoine Griezmann missed France’s best chances while Xavi Simons had a goal disallowed after a VAR check for the Dutch in the first goalless draw of the tournament. It leaves both teams on four points in Group D after their second match. It also ensured that Poland were the first team eliminated. Poland were beaten by Austria 3-1 earlier and are certain of finishing bottom of the group, even if they beat France in their final group game.

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Updated on: 22 June 2024 2:53 pm

UEFA Euro 2024: Netherlands vs France | Photo: AP/Mathias Schrader

Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands, centre, with teammate applauds the crowd at the end of a Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.

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France coach Didier Deschamps and Netherlands' coach Ronald Koeman | Photo: AP/Hassan Ammar

France head coach Didier Deschamps, left, and Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman chat after the Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

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Xavi Simons of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring a disallowed goal | Photo: AP/Hassan Ammar

Xavi Simons of the Netherlands, center, celebrates after scoring a goal that was then disallowed for offside during the Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.

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Wout Weghorst | Photo: AP/Mathias Schrader

Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands gestures to teammates during a Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.

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Kylian Mbappe | Photo: AP/Ariel Schalit

Kylian Mbappe of France, center, reacts during a Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.

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France head coach Didier Deschamps | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

France head coach Didier Deschamps reacts during a Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.

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Cody Gakpo is challenged by Adrien Rabiot | Photo: AP/Hassan Ammar

Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands, left, is challenged by Adrien Rabiot of France during the Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.

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Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman | Photo: AP/Hassan Ammar

Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman gestures from the touchline during the Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.

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A French supporter | Photo: AP/Hassan Ammar

A French supporter wears a 'face mask' to mimic that worn by Kylian Mbappe of France before the Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.

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Antoine Griezmann tussles for the ball with Jerdy Schouten | Photo: AP/Mathias Schrader

Antoine Griezmann of France, left, tussles for the ball with Jerdy Schouten of the Netherlands during a Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.