Preview
- Tournament: Euro 2024
- Date: Monday, July 01
- Kick-off Time: 05:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena, Germany
France national football team will go battle it out with the Belgium national football team in their round of 16 clash of the Euro 2024 campaign at the RheinEnergieStadion. France are expected to secure a qualification to the quarterfinals given the sheer amount of talent at their disposal.
France national football team will aim for a positive outcome on Monday against a side that has struggled to showcase their dominance in Euro 2024. Didier’s Deschamp’s men finished second in Group D despite being the favourties to top the group. They have struggled to muster any sense of stability in this summer tournament.
Meanwhile, the Belgium national football team saw their 15-match unbeaten run crash and burn when they sustained a shocking 1-0 defeat at the hands of Slovakia in their opening game of the competition. They now appear to have a real challenge on their hands.
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France vs Belgium Team News
France national football team news
France captain Kylian Mbappe will earn his 82nd cap for Les Blues in this tie. Atletico Madrid ace Antoine Griezmann who was rested in the last group clash against Poland will make a full return on Monday. Arsenal man William Saliba will retain his place with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate for the round of 16 tie.
Belgium national football team news
Manager Domenico Tedesco will name an unchanged starting XI for Monday’s tie against Belgium. Thomas Meunier is currently out with a thigh injury and is not expected to be back for this game against France. Axel Witsel who’s currently nursing an adductor injury still remains a doubt for this tie. Dodi Lukebakio will make his return from suspension.
Predicted Lineups
France national football team Predicted lineup:
Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Rabiot, Kante; Dembele, Griezmann, Barcola; Mbappe
Belgium national football team Predicted lineup:
Casteels; Castagne, Debast, Faes, Theate; Tielemans, Onana; Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard; Lukaku
Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off 75 times in the past, with both France winning 26 times and Belgium winning 30 times. The other 19 games between two sides ended in a draw.
Last five results:
Belgium 2-3 France – UEFA Nations League – October 7, 2021
France 1-0 Belgium – FIFA World Cup – July 10, 2018
France 3-4 Belgium – International Friendly – June 5, 2015
Belgium 0-0 France – International Friendly – August 14, 2013
France 0-0 Belgium – International Friendly – November 15, 2011
Key Players to Watch out for
Romelu Lukaku
The Chelsea striker is one of the first names on the Belgium national football team sheet. Lukaku was once again in the limelight as VAR twice denied the Belgian against Slovakia in the opening game of the season. He has squandered several chances since then and hasn’t been much effective in front of goal. Lukaku is Belgium’s all-time record goalscorer, so it is justified to ask more from the former Roma striker.
Kylian Mbappe
The French forward scored a penalty against Poland in France’s final group game of the Euro 2024 campaign. Mbappe scored his first-ever Euro goal as the Real Madrid superstar failed to find the back of the net in Euro 2020. The 25-year-old sustained a nose injury in the opening game of the campaign but made a swift return against Poland.
France vs Belgium Prediction
France’s national football team are favourites for this tie despite scoring only two goals so far in the Euro 2024 campaign. The Les Blues were disappointed to finish second in their group behind eventual group winners Austria after enduring a 1-1 stalemate with Poland in the final group fixture. We can expect a close encounter between both sides
Belgium’s national football team, meanwhile, sustained a goalless draw with Ukraine in their final game of the Euro 2024 campaign. They finished second in their respective group to secure the position in the knockout stages. The Red Devils have come under immense scrutiny for their lacklustre display in the opening match against Slovakia.
Predicted Score: France 2-0 Belgium
Where to Watch France vs Belgium Live?
Q. Where to watch France vs Belgium live in India?
The France vs Belgium game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.
Q. Where to watch France vs Belgium live game in UK?
The game between France and Belgium will be live on Channel 4 in UK.
Q. Where to watch France vs Belgium in USA?
The match between France and Belgium will be available on FOX Sports.
Q. Where to watch the France vs Belgium game in France?
The France vs Belgium will be live across TF1 France, and beIN Sports France for France fans.
Q. Where to watch France vs Belgium live in Belgium?
The France vs Belgium game will be available across RTBF, and VRT Belgium for Belgium fans.
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