In their final warm up friendly football before Euro 2024 favourites France were held to a 0-0 draw by Canada on Sunday although late substitute Kylian Mbappe almost stole the win. With the superstar striker nursing an injury, France coach Didier Deschamps experimented with his attack.
With Olivier Giroud in a classic central role flanked by Marcus Thuram and Ousmane Dembele the coach withdrew Antoine Griezmann to a support role. But France struggled with a motivated Canada who had lost 4-0 to the Netherlands in their last game. Giroud was provided with rare service before fluffing a 55th minute sitter delivered by Griezmann and missing another good chance moments afterwards.