Despite losing 2-0 to Denmark in the Nations League, France managed to retain their place in League A.
Austria is relegated to League B after losing to Croatia (1-3).
After having outrageously dominated the first twenty minutes in Copenhagen, the French disappeared in the second half of the first half. The Danes were then heavy on the goal of Alphonse Areola. On a superb cross from Eriksen, Damsgaard crossed from the left wing in favor of Kasper Dolberg, who deflected the ball out of reach of the French goalkeeper (34th). Dolberg, the striker so disappointing for two seasons with Nice, who finally found himself on loan to Sevilla FC, seems better inspired in the national team.
Five minutes later, the Scandinavians took an option on victory with the 2-0 scored from a volley by Andras Skov Olsen, the striker of Bruges, the most dangerous for the tricolor defense. In the second period, goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, another player in difficulty in Nice, made the despair of the French attackers and in particular of Kylian Mbappé, with three decisive saves. Holders of the title, France ends the qualifying phase with a victory in six matches. Worrying before the World Cup.
Despite its success, the Danes will not take part in the final four. They are one point ahead of Croatia, winner 3-1 against Austria.
In Group 4 of League A, the Netherlands ensured their qualification for the final tournament thanks to their 1-0 victory over their Belgian neighbor. Virgil Van Dijk scored the only goal of the derby (73rd). Beaten by Poland (1-0), Wales was already relegated to League B before the last matches.
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