Hello and welcome in to this live blog for today's France vs Germany match at Euro 2020. France and Germany start their respective campaigns off at in Munich at the Football Arena Munich, with both teams looking to get off to a strong start. In this live blog, we'll have all the build-up to the Group F match, before minute-by-minute updates once the game gets going.
FRANCE vs GERMANY, Euro 2020 LIVE: Latest updates
This is the start of our France vs Germany live blog, with the entries nearest the top the most recent ones. So, follow along with us for the second Euro 2020 game from Group F.
Half time: France 1-0 Germany
After a tense opening 10 minutes the game livened up and it was France who got the opening goal, thanks to Mats Hummels turning the ball into his own net. Germany have had 50 percent possession but are yet to have a shot on target.
Minute 40: Germany need something more
Lucas Hernandez and Joshua Kimmich get in a tangle with the Frenchman insisting that he was kicked in the face by the German. He was, but it was completely accidental.
Minute 35: Gundogan chance
A great opportunity for Gundogan. Serge Gnabry does well and manages to loop the ball back into the box, it falls to the Manchester City man who can only put it wide.
Minute 30: Lloris comfortable
Germany have been good since going behind, but they are yet to test France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Germany have the slight advantage with possession but are yet to have a shot on target.
Minute 25: Germany reaction
Robin Gosens floats in a cross to Thomas Muller, but the Bayern Munich man can only put the ball wide. Toni Kroos then has a chance from a freekick just outside the penalty area which he smashes into the wall.
Germany's Mats Hummels scores own goalAP
Minute 20: FRANCE GOAL
A searching ball over the Germany defence into the path of Lucas Hernandez on the left hand side, and the defender's low cross is fired across goal and is knocked into his own net by Mats Hummels. That's Germany's first ever own goal at the European Championships. France 1-0 Germany.
Minute 15: First warning from France
France have shown the first signs of the threat they pose. First Pavard gets to the goal line and his low cross is put out for a corner. Then from the resulting set piece, Pogba heads over from close range.
Paul Pogba heads overAP
Minute 10: No flow
Not much action as yet in Munich as both teams feel each other out. France though have started to get on the ball a bit more after Germany's opening spell.
Minute 5: Good start from Germany
Five minutes into the game and Germany are on the front foot, keeping the ball well and, more importantly, away from France. Havertz, Muller and Gnabry in the German frontline look like they will be in a constant rotation.
21:00 CEST: Kick off!
France vs Germany is underway in Munich as the Group F heavyweights go head-to-head.
20:45 CEST: Distin excited by France
Sylvain Distin to BBC Radio 5 Live: "I would be happy with a 2-1 win for France. The squad is a mix of personalities, Karim Benzema rejoined the national team and is an amazing player just because of his quality and performing for Real Madrid season after season.
"France are World Cup holders and it can only be exciting watching them at the moment. France are in a position where they are winning, possibly favourites, and will start the game thinking they are going to win. They are not wanting to be defensively strong, just offensively strong. The German team at the moment is rebuilding and want grow confidence."
Supporters of FranceEFE
20:30 CEST: Ballack wary of France
Michael Ballack to UEFA.com: "Germany are confident enough to know what they can do, but when the other side are world champions, you have to have one eye on them. Especially the strength of their individual players, who are outstanding and world class."
20:15 CEST: Neuer ton
Manuel Neuer will reach 100 caps for Germany when he lines up against France, the first German goalkeeper to do so. The team which Low has chosen is also the oldest Germany side - 28 years, 347 days - to start a major tournament since Euro 2000 - 30 year, 86 days.
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel NeuerAP
France vs Germany official line-ups
The team news is in and there are few surprises from either camp. Karim Benzema is in for France alongside Mbappe, and Champions League final goalscorer Kai Havertz is up front for Germany.
Germany XI: Neuer, Rudiger, Hummels, Ginter, Gosens, Gundogan, Kroos, Kimmich, Gnabry, Muller, Havertz
France XI: Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Kimpembe, Lucas Hernandez, Kante, Pogba, Rabiot, Griezmann, Mbappe, Benzema
Recent history of France vs Germany
France and Germany have faced each other on numerous occasions over the year, and Les Bleus beat Germany in the semi-final of Euro 2016. Since then, they have met three times, drawing on two occasions and France winning the other.
France vs Germany probable line-ups
Possible France XI: Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Kimpembe, Hernandez, Kante, Pogba, Rabiot, Griezmann, Benzema, Mbappe
Possible Germany XI: Neuer, Ginter, Hummels, Rudiger, Kimmich, Gundogan, Kroos, Gosens, Havertz, Muller, Gnabry
Where is France vs Germany taking place?
The Euro 2020 Group F match between France and Germany will be held at the Football Arena Munich, with kick off at 21:00 CEST.
How and where to watch and stream France vs Germany at Euro 2020? And what's the start time?
The France vs Germany match gets going at 21:00 local time, which is CEST. For those in thee United Kingdom that's 20:00 BST and for those on the east coast of the United States the start time is 15:00 EDT. In terms of how to watch this match on TV or stream it online, it'll be on the ITV in the UK and also on the ITV Hub service. ESPN have the rights in the USA, while it'll be on Optus in Australia, SuperSport in South Africa and Cuatro in Spain.
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