Kroupi on target as France beat Turkey to reach Nations League quarters

France beat Turkey 2-1 in Bordeaux to finish top of their Nations League group and reach the quarter-finals, recovering from a 3-1 defeat by Italy. The result also confirmed Belgium’s progress, while France’s group win means they will face a runner-up from another League A group.

An own goal by Turkey defender Emirhan Topcu put France ahead in the 49th minute, and 20-year-old Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi scored his first France goal after coming on as a substitute. Turkey’s Abdulkerim Bardakci scored late, but his side finished the group with six defeats from six. France earned 13 points, one more than Belgium; the quarter-final draw is due on Friday, with Spain among France’s possible opponents.