France has reached the semi-finals at a European Championship for the first time, but they now face a huge task to beat Germany if they are to win Euro 2022.
In the history of the women’s team, they have never even made it to the final of a major tournament – fourth place at the 2011 World Cup and the London Olympics a year later remain their best achievements.
After knocking out the holders of the Netherlands in the quarter-finals, their optimism should be skyrocketing – but Germany have been rock solid so far, winning every game without conceding a goal and hoping to add something to their own roster.
They have won two World Cups and eight Euro titles, being a dominant force in the 1990s and 2000s.
Here’s everything you need to know for the semifinals.
When is Germany vs France?
The second semi-final kicks off on Wednesday, July 27 at 8pm BST at Stadium:mk in Milton Keynes.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast live on TBEN One, while viewers can also stream the match on the TBEN Sport website and iPlayer.
How did they get to this stage?
Germany is the only side yet to concede at Euro 2022 and has been extremely impressive in reaching the final four. They defeated Denmark, Spain and Finland in the group stage, before knocking out Austria in the quarter-finals.
France defeated Italy and Belgium in their own group, while also drawing with Iceland, before eliminating the reigning champions Netherlands in the last eight after extra time.
Confirmed Lineups
Germany: Fröhms; Gwinn, Hendrich, Hegering, Rauch; Magull, Oberdorf, Dabritz; Huth, Popp, Brand
France: Peyraud-Magnin; Perisset, Mbock Bathy, Renard, Karchaoui; Bailbaut, Toletti, Geyoro; Diani, Malard, Cascarino
Chances
Germany 31/18
Sign 11/5
France 23/12
Forecast
France to win a tight match and make their way to the final, although this is another match where extra time could be needed to separate the sides. France 1-0 Germany.
