France vs Netherlands

France and Netherlands look to stamp their authority as two titans clash in their first match of the Euro 2024 Qualifying campaign.

With Louis Van Gaal ending his third spell as Netherland’s manager, former Barcelona leader Ronald Koeman will be in charge of the national team during their visit to France. France possesses a majestic record against their opposition on the night. But the French team’s record at home could be a point of concern for Didier Deschamps as his side struggled against Croatia and Denmark losing both games in the Nations League last year.

Get a report of the France vs. Netherlands 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage football match.

We'll have to look at this, it's difficult to analyse it so quickly, but 2-0 behind after seven minutes is just a shame." [Memphis Depay](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159255/Memphis-Depay)'s attempt went just wide as Koeman sent striker [Wout Weghorst](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/177042/Wout-Weghorst) on for midfielder [Kenneth Taylor](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/282228/Kenneth-Taylor) in the 33rd minute. [Ibrahima Konate](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/251634/Ibrahima-Konaté)'s header was tipped away by [Jasper Cillessen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/137783/Jasper-Cillessen) nine minutes before the break. [Randal Kolo Muani](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252971/Randal-Kolo-Muani), who started as a lone forward in France's 4-3-3 formation, also put in a decent display until he was substituted for [Olivier Giroud](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/88965/Olivier-Giroud) in the 76th minute. Mike doesn't like to concede goals and for his first time as number one he got a clean sheet. "We're all behind him. Then they play a fairly simple match with their qualities. [Aurelien Tchouameni](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/265919/Aurélien-Tchouaméni). [Hugo Lloris](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/43372/Hugo-Lloris) ended his international career in January, set up [Antoine Griezmann](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/140416/Antoine-Griezmann) for the opener before scoring the third, after [Dayot Upamecano](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/222793/Dayot-Upamecano) had doubled the tally in a first-half blitz, before wrapping the scoring up late in front of an ecstatic crowd. [Ronald Koeman](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/79505/Ronald-Koeman) in charge of his first match since he took over from Louis van Gaal, after the Oranje reached the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar, for his second stint after a first spell from 2018-2020. [Raphael Varane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153053/Raphaël-Varane) now out of the international picture, France were looking to impress in their first game since losing the [World Cup](/soccer/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD) final against [Argentina](/soccer/team?id=202) last December and did just that against a virus-hit Dutch side under their newly-appointed manager. [France](/soccer/team?id=478) captain [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231388/Kylian-Mbappé) lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the [Netherlands](/soccer/team?id=449) as Les Bleus got their Euro 2024 Group B qualifying campaign started in ruthless fashion on Friday.

France's Antoine Griezmann (front) celebrates his goal with Kylian Mbappe during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualification match between France and the Netherlands ...

(Photo by Glenn Gervot/Xinhua)

On Friday, France will host France and the Netherlands for their EURO 2024 qualification opener at Stade de France.

The Netherlands will be without Frenkie de Jong and [Steven Bergwijn](/topic/steven-bergwijn)due to injuries, and they have been replaced by Donyell Malen and Joey Veerman in the 25-man squad. [Ronaldo Koeman](/topic/ronaldo-koeman)has also taken over as head coach of the Netherlands team, replacing Louis van Gaal. [France](/topic/france)and Netherlands appeared on the international football stage was at the 2022 World Cup, where both teams faced Argentina.

France begins European Championship qualifying without Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, and with Kylian Mbappé leading the team out at Stade de France ...

The match will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website and the Jio Cinema app in India. Les Bleus then play Ireland in another Group B match at Dublin on Monday. “Obviously we have less experience.”