Favourites France launched their Group D campaign at Euro 2024 on Monday night with a 1-0 victory over Austria. Maximilian Wöber's own-goal in the 38th minute was the difference between the sides at the Düsseldorf Arena.The 26-year-old Leeds United defender headed Kylian Mbappé's cross into the box ball past goalkeeper Patrick Pentz.It was rough justice for the Austrians who could have taken the lead shortly before when skipper Marcel Sabitzer cushioned a pass into the path of Christoph Baumgart
The European Championship, also known as Euro 2024, kicked off on June 14 when host Germany defeated Scotland 5-1 in Munich. Here's what to know about the month-long tournament:
Favourites begin their Group D campaign against potential dark horses in Dusseldorf
Mbappe was forced off in France’s opening game of Euro 2024 versus Austria with a suspected broken nose