If the French team finishes with its year 2023 and its Euro qualifiers (June 14-July 14) on Tuesday evening in Greece (2-2), it already knows what awaits it in the coming months. From December 2, Didier Deschamps and Guy Stéphan will be at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg for the draw for the European championship.
Top seed, France will avoid Germany, England, Portugal, or even Spain in the first round, which does not displease the coach, still annoyed by the elimination in the round of 16 against Switzerland in 2021 (3-3, 4-5 on penalties), after a consistent first round (Germany, Portugal, Hungary) which had taken a physical toll on its troops.
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Once the opponents are known, the Blues staff will reveal their base camp for the entire competition. In March, a clash against the Germans will take place in Lyon (22 or 23), while another meeting is planned in Marseille on the 26th.
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In mid-May, the list of 23 will be revealed and the lucky ones expected around ten days later, for those who are not playing in the Champions League final (June 1, at Wembley). Before the competition, two friendlies are planned in Bordeaux and Metz in June. A precise return sheet known to all. Start of the Euro on June 14. Final on July 14. The Blues dream of being there.
Dates to remember for the France team December 2: draw for the Euro18 groups to March 26: gathering of the Blues with a match in Lyon and Marseille Mid-May: Didier Deschamps unveils his list of 23 End of May: start of preparation of the French team for the EuroFirst week of June: friendly matches in Bordeaux and MetzJune 14-July 14: Euro in Germany
