“Lucky win for France” - X reacts as Kylian Mbappe-led French team begin Euro 2024 campaign with narrow win

Fans on X reacted as the Kylian Mbappe-led French national team bagged a 1-0 win in their Euro 2024 opener against Austria. The match took place at the Merkur Spiel Arena on Monday, June 17.

The sole goal of the game was an own goal by Austrian defender Maximilian Wober from a Mbappe cross in the 38th minute.

With the win, France had their sixth consecutive victory in the opening match of a major tournament, the longest streak maintained by any European nation.

Fans took to social media and flooded with posts sharing their opinions about France's gameplay against Austria. While some fans believe Austria pulled off a better performance, some were disappointed with Les Bleus despite the win.

Here are some reactions on X:

One fan wrote:

"Get a feeling Austria would cruise past England if they played.. 🚢"

Another said:

"It's a lucky win for France , Austria were the better team , France kept waiting for counter attack"

"France dod not look like the team to win this thing.," chimed in another fan.

One account posted:

"Your official made an error that cost Austria the game"

Another said:

"Austria, Ralf Rangnick what a performance🔥..... Tough group, hope this team qualify beyond group stage."

"Unlucky Austria.," posted another.

One user wrote:

"Really underestimated Austria"

While another wrote:

"Great Day of Football"

France will next play the Netherlands at Red Bull Arena Leipzig on Friday, June 21.

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Kylian Mbappe made anti-right-wing statements ahead of Euro 2024 opener

France national team captain Kylian Mbappe delivered a strong anti-right message, asking voters in his nation to make an informed political choice.

While talking to media ahead of France's opening match in Euro 2024 against Austria, the 25-year-old forward said (via The Guardian):

"The game tomorrow is very important. I think that I am well placed to say and I've said it until I'm blue in the face, but there is a situation that is even more important than the game."

Kylian Mbappe, who recently signed for La Liga giants Real Madrid, injured his nose against Austria. The French Football Federation later confirmed that the captain had fractured his nose.

The Paris Saint-Germain legend, who won't have to undergo surgery immediately, will be seen wearing a protective mask.