Photos: Mats Hummels' own goal helps France edge past Germany in Euro 2020

France's win leaves them second in Group F after Portugal's 3-0 win over Hungary

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World Champions' France rode on an unfortunate Mats Hummels own-goal to ease past Germany 1-0 in their opening fixture at Euro 2020. | Above: Germany's Toni Kroos, centre, reacts after his team lost the match at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
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The heavyweight clash in Group F appeared a little cagey at times with chances at a premium. | Above: France's Paul Pogba, centre, controls the ball.
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Although the tournament favourites, France were marginally better of the two sides with a few missed chances here and there. | Above: Germany's Serge Gnabry in action with France's Hugo Lloris.
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The own-goal came early in the match for France after the brilliant individual skill from Paul Pogba on the right who sent the ball to Hernandez and made a cross, seeking Mbappe, only for Hummels to intervene - and send the ball into the roof of his own goal. | Above: Germany's Mats Hummels deflects the ball past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
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France's midfielder Paul Pogba was impressive throughout in Munich. France's win leaves them second in Group F after Portugal's 3-0 win over Hungary earlier in the day.
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France's midfielder Corentin Tolisso tussles with Germany's defender Mats Hummels.
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Last night was also Germany's first-ever defeat in their opening game at the European Championships.
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France's forward Kylian Mbappe was closely marked by the German defence
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France now head to Budapest to face Hungary next while Germany welcome Portugal to Munich on June 19.
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