France Faces Croatia in Decisive UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal

Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, France seeks redemption at a sold-out Stade de France with key lineup changes and Kylian Mbappé leading the charge.

France must overturn a two-goal deficit against Croatia to secure a spot in the UEFA Nations League Final Four, following a disappointing first-leg loss in Split.
Didier Deschamps has made five changes to the starting lineup, including the inclusion of Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano, aiming for a more dynamic approach.
Kylian Mbappé returns to captain the team after a six-month absence, with expectations high for his leadership and offensive contributions.
Croatia, led by veteran Luka Modric and standout defender Josko Gvardiol, fields an unchanged lineup from their first-leg victory, confident in their ability to defend their lead.
The match at the Stade de France is sold out, with 80,000 fans expected to provide a rousing atmosphere, including a pre-match tribute to Olivier Giroud for his contributions to French football.