Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Albania 1-0 France: Kace free kick shocks Euro 2016 host

There was more disappointment for France with a surprise 1-0 friendly defeat to an improving Albania side.

France's recent faltering form continued as the side slumped to a humbling 1-0 friendly defeat at the hands of Albania.

The Euro 2016 host has been far from convincing in friendly encounters in the last few months, which have included a 3-1 defeat to Brazil and a 4-3 reverse against Belgium last Sunday.

But the performance on Saturday will have been particularly worrying for coach Didier Deschamps, with France second best to a side of inferior international pedigree.

Albania dictated matters for the majority of the game in Elbasan, showing signs of continued improvement as the team bids to qualify for Euro 2016.