Germany vs France will take place at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 15:00 CET.
Viewers can watch live coverage on ESPN+ (USA), ITV1 (UK), DAZN (Germany), and L’Équipe (France).
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Match Review
Germany reach the third-place play-off after a narrow 1-2 semi-final loss to Portugal on June 4.
Despite an early lead through Kai Havertz, Germany were undone by Bruno Fernandes’s penalty and Bruno Pereira’s late winner.
France’s campaign came to an end in a spectacular 4-5 semi-final defeat by Spain on June 5. France fell behind 0-2 before rallying to 4-1 but still conceded two more goals in stoppage time.
Les Bleus needed a heroic comeback—Rayan Cherki’s debut goal and Randal Kolo Muani’s header almost forced extra time—but Spain held on.
Where to Watch Germany vs France
📆 Match Day: June 8, 2025
⏰ Kick-off: 15:00 CET
📺 Live Stream: DAZN (Germany), L’Équipe (France), ITV1 (UK), ESPN+ (USA)
📍 Stadium: Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart
🎟️ Tickets: The official website for European football, Eventim.de
Possible Lineups
Germany
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Coach: Hansi Flick
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Probable XI
Manuel Neuer (GK); Benjamin Henrichs, Antonio Rüdiger, Niklas Süle, David Raum; Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay Gündogan, Jamal Musiala; Serge Gnabry, Kai Havertz, Niclas Füllkrug
France
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Coach: Didier Deschamps
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Probable XI
Mike Maignan (GK); Benjamin Pavard, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Theo Hernández; Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni; Kingsley Coman, Kylian Mbappé, Rayan Cherki; Randal Kolo Muani
Prediction
This match pits France’s explosive attack against Germany’s home advantage and tactical discipline.
France holds a psychological edge, having won four of their last five meetings with Germany , including a 3-2 victory in their most recent Nations League encounter.
Mbappé’s form (four goals in two Nations League matches) and Cherki’s debut heroics make Les Bleus favorites to secure third place.
However, Germany’s midfield control and set-piece threat—led by Kimmich and Havertz—could exploit France’s defensive vulnerabilities.
The absence of France’s injured defender Lucas Hernández may prove critical, as Germany’s Füllkrug thrives in aerial duels.
Verdict: Expect a high-scoring affair with France edging 3-2, capitalizing on Mbappé’s pace and Cherki’s creativity to seal a morale-boosting win before Deschamps’ potential post-2026 World Cup departure .
What to Expect？
Sunday’s clash is a battle of pride: Germany aiming to avoid a third consecutive Nations League defeat at home, and France seeking redemption after their semi-final collapse.
With both teams fielding experimental lineups (likely resting key players like Antoine Griezmann and Thomas Müller), the match may prioritize youth development—watch for France’s 17-year-old Cherki and Germany’s 20-year-old Florian Wirtz to shine.
