France and Poland drew 1-1 in their Euro 2024 match, with Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski both scoring penalties. Despite the result, France was unable to secure the top spot in their group.

In a thrilling encounter in Dortmund, France were left disappointed as they settled for second place in Euro 2024 Group D. Despite the setback, there was a moment of celebration for Kylian Mbappe, who scored his first goal at a European Championship.

Mbappe, who was wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, made his mark on the game when he converted a penalty in the 56th minute. The foul on Ousmane Dembele by Jakub Kiwior gave France the opportunity to take the lead. It was a moment of relief for Mbappe, who has been in the spotlight recently due to his impending move to Real Madrid.

However, Poland had other plans and their captain, Robert Lewandowski, had a say in the matter. With just 11 minutes remaining, VAR awarded Poland a penalty after Dayot Upamecano was deemed guilty of a late challenge on Karol Swiderski. France goalkeeper Mike Maignan initially saved the penalty, but he was judged to have come off his line too soon. Lewandowski made no mistake with his second attempt, rolling the ball into the net off the post.

The result meant that Poland earned their first point of the tournament, despite being eliminated. Meanwhile, Austria secured top spot in the group with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in Berlin. The Dutch, however, managed to progress to the next round in third place.

It was a bittersweet night for France, who will now have to regroup and prepare for the knockout stages. Mbappe’s goal will surely boost his confidence, but the team will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities if they want to go far in the tournament.