France's final international game was in November 2024 and they beat Italy 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League group stages. Croatia drew 1-1 against Portugal in their final international game.

It wasn't as if Croatia played poorly or didn't have their opportunities — they took double the shots of France, 14-7. However, France converted three of their attempts and six were on target.

Croatia equalised seven minutes from time when Andrej Kramaric won and converted a penalty. France and Croatia have just one point apiece in League A, Group 1. France were beaten 2-1 by Denmark in ...