Germany and France faced off in the UEFA Nations League third-place playoff held at the MHPArena in Stuttgart. The match, played on June 8, 2025, was highly anticipated as both teams aimed to secure third place after their semi-final defeats. Germany lost to Portugal 1-2, while France was defeated by Spain 5-4. The game was broadcast on Amazon Prime with a pay-per-view fee of £2.49, and no extra time was played in case of a draw; instead, the match was decided by penalties if necessary. Historically, Germany has won 12 of their 35 encounters with France, who have won 15, with 8 draws. In recent matches, Germany defeated France 2-0 in March 2024, while France beat Germany 1-2 in September 2023. The teams have a competitive history, including a 1-0 victory for France in the 2021 UEFA European Championship. Key players include France's goalkeeper Mike Maignan and midfielder Rayan Cherki, both linked with transfers to Premier League clubs, and Germany's Florian Wirtz. The match featured several notable statistics, with Germany scoring 24 goals and conceding 10 in the tournament, while France scored 18 and conceded 13. The game drew significant attention from football fans and transfer speculations, with the next fixtures scheduled for later in the UEFA Nations League.