France players celebrate after beating Croatia in a shootout to advance to the Nations League semifinals.
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France join Germany, Spain, Portugal in UNL last 4

France overturned a two-goal deficit to qualify for the Nations League Final Four by eliminating Croatia 5-4 on penalties after a 2-0 victory in their quarterfinal second leg at the Stade de France on Sunday.
Mar 23, 2025, 06:57 pm - Reuters

Penalty Shootout

France
Croatia
Kylian Mbappé
Pen 1
Martin Baturina
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Pen 2
Nikola Moro
Jules Koundé
Pen 3
Franjo Ivanovic
Randal Kolo Muani
Pen 4
Mario Pasalic
Theo Hernández
Pen 5
Kristijan Jakic
Désiré Doué
Pen 6
Duje Caleta-Car
Dayot Upamecano
Pen 7
Josip Stanisic

Match Timeline

France
Croatia
  • KO
  • 35
  • 37
  • 45
  • 45+2
  • HT
  • 52
  • 60
  • 61
  • 66
  • 71
  • 74
  • 80
  • 82
  • 90+5
  • FT
  • 99
  • 103
  • 105
  • 105
  • 105+2
  • 111
  • ET FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, France 2(5), Croatia 0(4).
120'
Penalty Shootout ends, France 2(5), Croatia 0(4).
120'
Goal! France 2(5), Croatia 0(4). Dayot Upamecano (France) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner.
Match Stats
FRACRO
Possession
61.6%
38.461.6
38.4%
Shots on Goal
8
0
Shot Attempts
28
5
Yellow Cards
2
6
Corner Kicks
16
0
Saves
0
6