France Edges Austria 1-0 in Euro 2024 Opener with Wober Own Goal, Kanté Shines Despite Mbappé Injury

Jun 17, 2024, 08:58 PM

France secured a 1-0 victory over Austria in their opening match of Euro 2024, thanks to an own goal by Maximilian Wober. The match saw Kylian Mbappé suffer a suspected broken nose after a collision with Austria's Kevin Danso, leaving him covered in blood. Mbappé received treatment and was later shown a yellow card by referee Jesus Gil Manzano for re-entering the pitch without permission. Despite the injury, Mbappé contributed an assist to the decisive goal. N'Golo Kanté was awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance, including six ball recoveries and several key defensive actions. France's coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the severity of Mbappé's injury, indicating he might have to wear a mask for the rest of the tournament.