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France and Germany will face off in the third place playoff as the 2025 UEFA Nations League reaches a conclusion. This match is not only a chance to redeem themselves after their semifinal losses, but it also adds a new chapter to the storied rivalry between France and Germany.
Match Details
- Fixture : France vs Germany
- Date Sunday, 8th June 2025
- Time: 15:00 CET
- Venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart
- Referee: To be announced
The Road to Playoff
France Les Bleus suffered a devastating 5-4 defeat to Spain in their semifinal. Defensive lapses cost France dearly despite goals by Kylian Mbappe and Rayan Cherki.
Germany The hosts lost 2-1 to Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goal, ending their title hopes. Germany will now aim to finish third on home soil.
Snapshot of Head-to-Head
- Total Meetings: 34
- France wins:
- Germany wins: 11.
- Draws: 8
- Most Recent Encounter: 23 March 2024 – France 0-2 Germany (Friendly)
Tactical Insights
France Didier Deschamps could rotate his team to give emerging talents such as Mathis Rayan Cerki and Malo Gusto a chance. It will be a focus on tightening up the defense and maintaining offensive prowess.
Germany Julian Nagelsmann will be expected to combine experience and youth to bring new legs to the midfield. The support of the home crowd in Stuttgart may be an advantage.
Key Stats
- France’s Nations League Record : Reached the semifinals following a penalty shootout victory over Croatia.
- Germany’s Nations League Record : Advanced to the semifinals after a 5-4 win on aggregate over Italy.
- Top Scorers:
- France: Kylian Mbappe (3 goals)
- Germany: Kai Havertz (2 goals)
FAQs
The match will not be extended. Instead, the shootout for the winner takes place if the score is still level.
The third-place playoff is a match that offers both teams the chance to finish their season on a positive note and gain momentum for future competitions.
France has 15 victories out of 34 matches, Germany has 11 victories and 8 matches ended in draws.
The conclusion
Both teams are eager to show their resilience and finish the tournament on a positive note. The third-place play-off between France and Germany is sure to be an exciting contest. Will experience or youthful exuberance win out as they prepare to face each other in Stuttgart?
