Nine days before entering the Olympic Games, against Colombia (Desins on July 25), the rebuilt Blues lost in Ireland (1-3) in their last qualifier for Euro 2025 and won against Sweden in Dijon on Friday (2-1). They topped Group 3 ahead of England and Sweden.

Dominating, Hervé Renard's team were trapped by the Irish women pushed by the Cork public. If the coach had rotated, the tricolors ended up in front of the scoreboard after the entry of three regular starters (Delphine Cascarino, Elisa de Almeida and Grace Georro).

First point for Ireland

Goals by Denis O'Sullivan (67) and Julie-Ann Russell (76) at fault. Vicky Becho's achievement on the lookout after Delfin Cascarino's (79th) overflow ignited the game and suggested a swift comeback for the Blues. On the brink of extra time, Anna Patten saved her team from a corner (90). A proud victory for Ireland, who have only picked up these three points in this qualifying campaign.

Even if the result is speculative, Amandine Henry and her partners are not certain before the Olympic Games begin with matches against Colombia (July 25), Canada (July 28) and New Zealand (July 25).