Euro 2024 latest: Astonishing Austria finish first in Group C ahead of France and Netherlands

Game over in the Euro 2024 Group C as France was held down to a disappointing 1-1 by a proud Poland to reach the knockouts as the second-placed, while Austria surprisingly finished first after a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands, who advance to the last 16 as the third-placed team.

Marcel Sabitzer scored late for Austria to advance to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner with a 3-2 win over the Netherlands.

The Austrians needed a point to be sure of progress and got off to a great start with Dutch forward Donyell Malen scoring an own goal in the sixth minute.

First-half substitute Xavi Simons set up Cody Gapko to equalize two minutes after the break, but Romano Schmid headed Austria back in front in the 59th.

Memphis Depay equalised with a brilliant finish in the 75th, though he had to endure a VAR check as referee Ivan Kruzliak felt he handled the ball. The check found that Depay hadn’t.

But Sabitzer restored Austria’s lead two minutes later with a fierce strike from a difficult angle. It proved to be the winner despite a frenetic finale with chances at both ends.

Kylian Mbappé scored from the penalty spot on his return after breaking his nose before France conceded a spot kick by Robert Lewandowski in a 1-1 draw with Poland.

Mbappé removed his protective mask to celebrate in front of France’s fans after converting his 56th-minute penalty for his first goal at a European Championship.

Poland's Lewandowski had his penalty saved in the 77th minute by France goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who was adjudged to have come off his line. The Poland striker found the bottom corner with his second attempt.

France has yet to score an open-play goal at Euro 2024, having beaten Austria 1-0 on an own-goal and then drawn 0-0 with