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Out-of-form Tottenham star saves ten-man France as late winner secures Under-21 Euro qualification despite dramatic Luxembourg comeback

Mathys Tel shines with a late winner, salvaging ten-man France’s Under-21 Euro hopes despite a dramatic and intense comeback from Luxembourg.

By Chynelle Dirksz · To The Lane And Back

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 12:15 AM

Key Things to Know

Mathys Tel scored a late winner as ten-man France Under-21s defeated Luxembourg 3-2 to secure Euro qualification.
France won Group C outright after overcoming a red card for Joane Gadou and a two-goal Luxembourg comeback.
Steve Ngoura scored an early brace for France before Tel struck the decisive goal in the 76th minute.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham forward Mathys Tel scored a late winner to secure a 3-2 victory for ten-man France Under-21s against Luxembourg. After entering the match as a first-half substitute, Tel struck with 14 minutes remaining to clinch qualification for the upcoming Under-21 European Championship. France took an early two-goal lead through a Steve Ngoura brace before Joane Gadou was sent off, allowing Luxembourg to equalize.

The decisive strike confirmed France as the outright winners of qualifying Group C. The goal marked Tel's second during the international window, following a goal against Iceland. With this victory, Tel joins fellow Tottenham teammates Archie Gray and Mateus Fernandes in securing qualification for the upcoming tournament.

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