: Kept Denmark level with critical saves, particularly against Rabiot's goal-bound header.
: Played a deeper, influential role in midfield, orchestrating transitions. FRA vs DEN - First-Half.mp4.mp4
: Noted by observers as a primary creative engine, consistently beating defenders on the right wing and delivering crosses for Giroud and Mbappé. : Kept Denmark level with critical saves, particularly
: Andreas Christensen received a yellow card for a tactical foul to stop a dangerous Mbappé break. : Andreas Christensen received a yellow card for
: Jules Koundé was booked for a late challenge on Victor Nelsson. Match Statistics (First Half) Score Total Shots Shots on Target Possession Yellow Cards 1 (Koundé) 2 (Christensen, Cornelius) Sources: ESPN, Hindustan Times . Notable Players in the First Half
: Despite France's attacking volume, they held only 42% possession compared to Denmark's 46%. Denmark focused on maintaining a compact shape and occasionally threatened on the counter, most notably when Andreas Cornelius broke away but fired his shot wide of Hugo Lloris's goal in the 36th minute. Key Defensive Moments :