The match, marked by defensive solidity on both sides, culminated in a Jan Vertonghen own goal in the 85th minute, deflecting Randal Kolo Muani's strike past a helpless Belgian goalkeeper

Following a goalless draw against Ukraine, Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne expressed confidence in his team's readiness for what promises to be a grueling encounter on Monday

His absence proved telling as Les Bleus struggled to find the net, settling for a goalless draw that highlighted their dependency on the 25-year-old's dynamic presence. France, a squad brimming with talent across all lines, found themselves lacking the cutting edge that Mbappe typically injects into their play

Speaking to reporters before Friday's crucial match, Deschamps expressed confidence in Mbappé's progress. "Everything is going well after the shock we had. He was able to take part in some light exercises yesterday, and that will be the same this evening

Mbappe, who had been a constant threat to the Austrian defense throughout the game, collided with Kevin Danso during a crucial aerial duel. The collision left Mbappe bleeding from what appeared to be a blow to his nose, requiring immediate medical attention on the field

"You just have to look at his statistics," Martinez said, defending his decision. Ronaldo's performance with Al-Nassr was nothing short of stellar: 44 goals in 45 matches across all competitions

N'Golo Kante, the linchpin of Les Bleus' midfield, is poised to anchor the team in the absence of Aurelien Tchouameni, whose injury has sidelined him for the tournament. Alongside Kante, Eduardo Camavinga is set to make his return to the national team after a two-year hiatus, providing a youthful complement to Kante's seasoned experience

Speaking recently, Mbappé expressed his determination to secure the Euros, highlighting its significance as his first major tournament as captain of the French squad. "I won the World Cup. I won the Nations League"

In his tenure, Deschamps has steered the French national team to unprecedented success, including clinching the coveted FIFA World Cup in 2018, a feat that propelled him into the esteemed company of those who have triumphed both as a player and a manager

Deschamps deployed Olivier Giroud in a traditional central striker role, flanked by Marcus Thuram and Ousmane Dembele, while Antoine Griezmann was pulled back into a deeper support position

Euro 2024 favorites France dominated Luxembourg with a 3-0 victory in Metz. Kylian Mbappé's stellar performance, including a goal, showcased his leadership. His contribution was pivotal to France's triumph in the international friendly on June 5

Deschamps, speaking on French television channel TF1, expressed confidence in Kanté's return, citing his full season of play with Saudi club Al Ittihad, despite the midfielder's struggles with injuries during his time at Chelsea.

Randal Kolo Muani, Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) third-most expensive signing in club history, finds adapting to life at the French powerhouse challenging