Coach Toni Karacic says the players are ready for the game: "We did everything we planned during the preparation period, and the guys are ready for the responsibilities that await them in this tournament. In the first match, we'll meet with the strongest opponent, which can be a good thing. We know all about the French team, which is very good by the way, but we also have insight into their weaknesses which we'll try to exploit. I hope for a good game, and at the same time we want to represent Bosnian football in a good light."

In the second match of the group, Israel with play with Bulgaria at 19:00 hours tonight.