Germany vs France: Line-ups revealed for Nations League third-place play-off
The two European giants will play for pride despite missing out on the final.
Germany and France both failed in their bids to make the Nations League final but they will play for honour in the third-place play-off.
The Germans fell at the hands of Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal earlier in the week.
While France lost a 5-4 thriller to Spain, despite being 5-1 down at one point.
There may not be much on the line, but both teams will be keen to end their Nations League campaign on a high.
Read on to see how both line-up for the clash.
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Germany line-up
It’s go time ⌛️🔥
Here's how we line up against France 🇩🇪💪#DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #GERFRA
📸 DFB/Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/tUcKsYEgHu— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) June 8, 2025
Julian Nagelsmann has gone with a strong starting XI.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is in goal, behind a back four of Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Robin Koch and David Raum.
Then comes a midfield two of Pascal Gross and Leon Goretzka.
Ahead is a three of Karim Adeyemi, Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade.
And Niclas Fullkrug is the lone striker.
France line-up
Le 1️⃣1️⃣ des Bleus pour défier l’Allemagne 🇩🇪
📺 @TF1
🕒 15h00
🏟️ Allianz Arena#FiersdetreBleus #ALLFRA pic.twitter.com/psx0P9ZYIg— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) June 8, 2025
Les Bleus have gone equally as strong.
Mike Maignan is in goal, then a four of Malo Gusto, Loic Bade, Lucas Hernandez and Lucas Digne.
Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Tchouameni then form a midfield pivot.
Randal Kolo Muani is on the right, Rayan Cherki in the middle and Marcus Thuram on the left.
Kylian Mbappe captains and leads the line.