France suffered a defeat on penalties at the hands of Switzerland in the round of 16 match and as a result, the 2018 FIFA World Cup winners were knocked out of the ongoing competition. Switzerland defeated France 5-4 on penalties and as a result, the side will now lock horns against Spain in the quarterfinals.
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What happened Switzerland France?
Kylian Mbappe missed the crucial kick as Switzerland beat France on penalties in the Euro 2020 last 16 after a classic European Championship game.Seferovic headed in his second goal of the game for Switzerland and substitute Mario Gavranovic hammered in a last-minute equaliser to send the game to extra time.
Why did France lose in the Euros?
Euro 2020: World champions France knocked out of Euro 2020 by Switzerland. Switzerland won 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout to take them through to the quarter finals. France have been knocked out of Euro 2020 after losing on penalties to Switzerland.
How did France lose Euro 2021?
Euro 2021: We showed weakness, says defeated France coach Didier Deschamps. BUCHAREST: France coach Didier Deschamps said his team had shown weakness after the world champions threw away a two-goal lead and were eliminated from Euro 2021 after a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in the last 16 on Monday.
How did France lose in soccer?
Aside from a fantastic 25-minute spell in the second half of their epic loss on Monday in Bucharest, France started badly and finished badly, letting a brave and spirited Switzerland team get the best of them in a penalty shootout after regular and extra time ended in a 3-3 draw.
Who won out of France and Switzerland?
RESULT: France 3-3 Switzerland (Switzerland win 5-4 on penalties)
Who wins between France and Switzerland?
Euro 2020: Switzerland knock out World champions France after thrilling win. Switzerland eliminated the World Cup champions 5-4 in the shootout after a 3-3 draw on Monday in the round of 16.
Who knocked Switzerland out of Euro 2021?
Kylian Mbappe sensationally missed the decisive shoot-out penalty as Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 favourites France after a six-goal thriller to set up a quarter-final clash with Spain.
Penalty shoot-out.
| Penalty taker | Team | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe | France | Saved |
Who knocked Switzerland out?
France
World Cup champions France have been knocked out of the Euro 2020 tournament after losing to Switzerland on penalties. Yann Sommer was Switzerland’s shoot-out hero as he saved Kylian Mbappe’s penalty to knock France out at the last-16 stage.
Who knocked Switzerland out of the Euros?
Three-time champions Spain survived another scare to beat 10-man Switzerland in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the European Championship.
Who eliminated France?
Euro 2020 Highlights, France vs Switzerland: France eliminated after losing on penalty shootouts. Euro 2020 Highlights, France vs Switzerland: Kylian Mbappe missed as Switzerland beat France 5-4 on penalties. Follow Highlights of Euro 2020, France vs Switzerland.
Is France still in the World Cup 2021?
France are colloquially known as Les Bleus (The Blues). They are the reigning world champions, having won the most recent World Cup final in 2018.
France national football team.
| FIFA ranking | |
|---|---|
| Nations League Finals | |
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2021) |
| Best result | Champions (2021) |
| Intercontinental Cup of Nations |
Who knocked France out of the World Cup?
The tournament was hosted in France once before in 1938, where France was eliminated by defending champions Italy in the quarter-finals. In 2018, France won the World Cup for the second time, defeating Croatia 4–2 in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia.
By match.
| Year as | 1930 |
|---|---|
| Round | Group 1 |
| Against | Chile |
| Score | 0–1 |
Who knocked France?
Switzerland
Euro 2020: Switzerland knock out France on penalties after Kylian Mbappe miss following remarkable 3-3 draw. Watch highlights as Kylian Mbappe misses the crucial penalty kick and Switzerland beat France 5-4 on penalties in their last-16 game at Euro 2020 after a pulsating 3-3 draw in Bucharest.
Who knocked out Portugal?
Belgium
Defending champions Portugal were knocked out of Euro 2020 by Belgium on Sunday night at Sevilla. Thorgan Hazard’s winning goal at the 42nd minute made the difference, handing a 1-0 victory to Belgium over the defending champions.
Does France use euros?
France is a founding member of the European Union and one of the first countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999.
Why did France lose?
France suffered a humiliating defeat and was quickly occupied by Germany. Its failure was a result of a hopelessly divided French political elite, a lack of quality military leadership, rudimentary French military tactics.
What were the odds on Switzerland beating France?
France vs Switzerland odds
France are 8/15 favourites for the win, with Switzerland outsiders at 6/1 and the draw 14/5 with Betfred.
Who took Switzerland penalties?
Penalty shoot-out
| Penalty taker | Team | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Gavranovic | Switzerland | Scored |
| Dani Olmo | Spain | Scored |
| Fabian Schar | Switzerland | Saved |
| Rodri | Spain | Saved |
Who missed French penalty?
Kylian Mbappe
France is out of the European Championship, and it was Kylian Mbappe that missed the penalty kick in the dreaded shootout. Switzerland eliminated the World Cup champions 5-4 in the shootout after a 3-3 draw on Monday in the round of 16.
Who missed France penalty?
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe missed the crucial penalty as Switzerland knocked world champions France out of Euro 2020.
