Despite having already secured their spot in the championship, the French team, aiming for an eighth consecutive victory, faced a resilient Greek side.
The France national football team’s flawless run in European Championship qualifying was halted as they settled for a 2-2 draw against Greece
The opening goal came in the 42nd minute when Olivier Giroud assisted Randal Kolo Muani. However, France national football team’s defense faltered, allowing Greece to capitalize with two quick goals. Tasos Bakasetas netted a clever volley in the 56th minute after a defensive lapse by left-back Theo Hernandez. Five minutes later, Dimitris Giannoulis exploited a gap on the right, providing a cross that Fotis Ioannidis converted to give Greece the lead.
France national football team, determined to maintain their unbeaten record, responded with midfielder Youssouf Fofana’s spectacular 25-meter strike that found the net beneath the crossbar
The dramatic contest saw Kylian Mbappé nearly secure a victory for France national football team in stoppage time, but his impressive shot was thwarted by Greece’s goalkeeper, Odysseas Vlachodimos, as it collided with the crossbar.
Having already topped Group B with 29 goals scored and only three conceded, France looks ahead to future challenges, while Greece, securing third place, gears up for the playoffs against Kazakhstan on March 21, with the potential to face either Georgia or Luxembourg five days later.