Kylian Mbappé experienced a moment he had likely envisioned: jubilantly removing his black mask to celebrate before thousands of French supporters at the iconic Sudtribune. His second-half penalty temporarily eased France’s scoring frustrations, but by the end of a sluggish team performance, he appeared frustrated, adjusting his mask in the sticky heat.

 Despite Mbappé’s standout performance as France’s top player, the team faced disappointment due to the return of Robert Lewandowski, who also scored from the spot, earning Poland an unexpected point. 

This goal had significant implications for Group D, with Austria surpassing France to claim the top spot.