Even though Denmark defeated France and lost out on a spot in the World Cup finals the following year, the defending champions France narrowly averted Nations League relegation. After losing 3-1 to Croatia on Sunday, Austria was demoted and finished one point below France. To qualify for the championship game next summer, Denmark needed to win and hoped that Croatia would lose to Austria. The hosts in Copenhagen scored two goals in the first half from Kasper Dolberg and Andreas Skov Olsen.
By defeating Austria on Thursday, world champions France, who defeated Spain 2-1 in last year's Nations League final, snapped a four-game losing streak and rose off the bottom of the group. Even though Denmark defeated France and lost out on a spot in the World Cup finals the following year, the defending champions France narrowly averted Nations League relegation.
After losing 3-1 to Croatia on Sunday, Austria was demoted and finished one point below France. To qualify for the championship game next summer, Denmark needed to win and hoped that Croatia would lose to Austria. The hosts in Copenhagen scored two goals in the first half from Kasper Dolberg and Andreas Skov Olsen. By defeating Austria on Thursday, world champions France, who defeated Spain 2-1 in last year's Nations League final, snapped a four-game losing streak and rose off the bottom of the group.