France at UEFA Euro 2024: Full squad, preview, match schedule, venue, telecast info

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :June 12, 2024 at 3:12 AM

Modified at :June 12, 2024 at 3:13 AM

Les Bleus will go into the tournament as favourites.

France have been in fine form since their shock penalty shootout exit to Switzerland at Euro 2020. Les Bleus even reached the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, where they narrowly lost to Argentina on penalties after a pulsating contest. Since that heartbreaking defeat, they have suffered only two losses – both coming against Germany in friendly matches.

Didier Deschamps’ side will face a stern test at Euro 2024, having been drawn in a challenging group alongside Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands. While their opponents pose a threat, France will be considered clear favorites to progress from the group stage.

All eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe, arguably the best player in the world currently. Days after completing his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid, Mbappé scored one goal and provided two assists in France’s opening friendly. He had a great pre-game appearance and will need to continue in a similar vein for Euro.

France Euro 2024 final squad

Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham United), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)

Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), William Saliba (Arsenal), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Inter Milan), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Al Ittihad), Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain), Youssouf Fofana (AS Monaco)

Forwards: Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Internazionale)

Also read: Top three French players to watch out for at Euro 2024

France group fixtures and venues

The France team led by Didier Deschamps are placed in Group D alongside Poland, Netherlands, and Austria. Their opening game is against Austria at the Merkur Spiel Arena.

France vs Austria:

17 June at 7 p.m. GMT, 18 June at 12:30 a.m. IST

Venue: merkur spiel arena

France vs Netherlands:

21 June at 7 p.m. GMT, 22 June at 12:30 a.m. IST

Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig

France vs Poland:

25 June at 4 p.m. GMT, 9:30 p.m. IST

Venue: Signal Iduna Park

Live telecast details

India: Sony Liv

USA: Fubo and CBS Sport

UK: BBC one

Nigeria: SuperSport, SportyTV Nigeria

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.