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18:05
Roy Keane: 'The quality wasn't there'
It's tough on them (Belgium). I think France were the better team. Obviously, the quality wasn't really there.
It wasn't a surprise that it was an own goal that settled the game. You also need a bit of luck. France kept a clean sheet and when you do that, you will always have a chance.
18:04
Portugal watch on
Portugal’s players were out on the Frankfurt pitch having a stroll as Randal Kolo Muani scored for France… they all got together to watch the replays.
Muani used to play for Eintracht in the same stadium. Portugal will play the winners of France v Belgium in the QF if they make it past Slovenia.
16:28
Mbappe's mask
Much talk about the man in the mask, and Mbappe is wearing a different one to the model on show when he faced Poland. The eye holes are smaller and it looks thicker.
Not much of a role for him yet, beyond one of those side heel flicks which are a trademark. France the better side but struggling to make this system translate into chances
15:57
15:43
15:32
France to test new formation
As trailed in L’Equipe for several days, France will use a new, untested 4-3-1-2 diamond with Aurélien Tchouaméni at the base, N’Golo Kanté and Adrien Rabiot either side and Antoine Griezmann at the tip with Kylian Mbappé and Marcus Thuram up front.
Griezmann, dropped in the last game v Poland, is key to France finding some creativity here.
His absence, after an indifferent game against the Netherlands in the group, was a big story in France. The first time since 2016 that he had been missing in a tournament. The No 7 is one to watch.
15:23
Mbappe: 'Playing with a mask is HORRIBLE'
I didn't think it would be, but playing with a mask is absolutely horrible.
I have changed [the mask] because every time there was something that wasn't right.
It is really difficult. It limits your vision and the sweat gets blocked up so you have to take it off to let it run away.
As soon as I can take it off I will do, but I don't have a choice. That is how my tournament is going to be. I can only play like that.
It is really annoying, but I have to just say thanks to the mask.
15:21
Belgium out to end dreaded run against France
The noise is starting to build here but a rather low-key feel to this game all day from two nations whose teams have not been at their best here.
The Belgian red wall is outnumbering the French contingent, 45 minutes out, though France have history on their side.
Belgium have not beaten their neighbours in a competitive game since a World Cup qualifier in 1981. And the match which is seared on Belgian souls is the 2018 World Cup semi-final – a 1-0 win for the French.
Key Updates
- PLAYER RATINGS: Which Belgian star gets a 4/10?
- FULL-TIME: France 1-0 Belgium
- France 1-0 Belgium (Kolo Muani 85)
- Chance for De Bruyne!
- Lukaku forces a save!
- Brilliant defending from Theo Hernandez!
- Another chance for Thuram!
- Save from Casteels!
- HALF-TIME
- Huge chance for France!
- Chance for Belgium!
- De Bruyne forces a save!
- KICK-OFF
- TEAM NEWS: Belgium
- TEAM NEWS: France