France and Canada Set the Stage for Euro 2024 and Copa America with 0-0 Draw

France and Canada ended their friendly match in a 0-0 draw as they prepared for Euro 2024 and Copa America. Key efforts by N'Golo Kante and Marcus Thuram were thwarted by Canada's goalkeeper, Maxime Crepeau. It was also Olivier Giroud's last game on home soil, receiving a standing ovation.

France and Canada played out a 0-0 draw in a friendly on Sunday as the two nations concluded their preparations for Euro 2024 and the Copa America. France threatened to take the lead in the first half through efforts by N'Golo Kante and Marcus Thuram but were denied by fine saves from goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.

The stalemate continued in the second half, with both sides creating chances but failing to find the back of the net. It was France forward Olivier Giroud's last appearance on home soil after announcing his international retirement following the European Championship, and he received a standing ovation at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux.

Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany on Friday. France face Austria on June 17 before taking on the Netherlands on June 21 and Poland four days later. Canada, under new coach Jesse Marsch, will kick off the Copa America against Lionel Messi's Argentina on June 20, before facing Peru five days later and Chile on June 29.