Les Bleus were dumped from the competition by Spain on Thursday evening as their defence disintegrated in a gruelling 5–4 defeat. Despite an admirable late comeback in which they scored three times in 14 minutes to unnerve the European champions, it was ultimately too little and too late.

Former Bayern Munich coach and current Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann said that there will be some changes to Germany’s lineup against France on Sunday.

A third-place playoff is never a highly anticipated fixture on any tournament calendar, but at least Germany and France will be able to have a run out against strong opposition when they meet in the Nations League in Stuttgart.

Germany and France will do battle in the 2025 UEFA Nations League third-place playoff in Stuttgart on Sunday afternoon.

Read our expert Germany vs France predictions, with three data-led betting tips for Sunday’s Nations League third place final on 08/06 at 15:00 pm.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, head coach Julian Nagelsmann revealed he intends to rotate his squad - and did not rule out a return to a back four, having deployed a three-at-the-back system against Portugal.

Strikers Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola will be unavailable for France's Nations League third-place clash against Germany on Sunday, the French Football Federation said.

In an official statement on social media, it has been confirmed that Ousmane Dembélé (28) and Bradley Barcola (22) have withdrawn from the France squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League