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FRANCE are in action for the first time since their World Cup final loss to Argentina back in December 2022.

Kylian Mbappe's hattrick wasn't enough to get past Lionel Messi's and co in one of the most thrilling finals in recent times.

The Netherlands also lost to the eventual winners on penalties in the quarter-finals.

Didier Deschamps has named PSG forward Kylian Mbappe as captain for their upcoming qualifiers.

The 24-year-old succeeds Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who has retired from international football.

When is France vs Netherlands?

  • France vs Netherlands will take place on Friday, March 24.
  • Kick-off will be at 7:45pm UK time.
  • The Stade de France will play host.

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What channel is France vs Netherlands on?

  • France vs Netherlands will be shown live in the UK on Viaplay Sports 1.
  • Coverage starts at 7:35pm UK time.
  • You can add Viaplay Sports 1 & 2 and Viaplay Xtra via your existing subscription with either Sky, Virgin or Prime Video for £14.99 a month.

Can I stream France vs Netherlands?

  • Yes, you can! Viaplay subscription holders can download their free app to live stream France vs Netherlands.
  • The app is available to download for free to your mobile to tablet device.
  • Alternatively, you can live stream France vs Netherlands from the Viaplay website on your laptop or desktop.

Team news

France

Didier Deschamps will be without William Saliba, who was injured during Arsenal's Europa League exit against Sporting Lisbon last week.

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AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan will replace the recently retired Hugo Lloris in goal.

Wesley Fofana has been forced to withdraw from the squad due to a hamstring injury, with Jean-Clair Todibo replacing him.

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

Defenders: Ed (Chelsea), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Jean-Clair Todibo (OGC Nice) Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).

Midfielders: Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Aurélien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Jordan Veretout (OM), Khéphren Thuram (Nice).

Forwards: Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico), Randal Kolo Muani (Frankfurt), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Marcus Thuram (Monchengladbach), Moussa Diaby (Leverkusen).

Netherlands

Ronald Koeman has named five uncapped players in his squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Newcastle stalwart Sven Botman has been selected and will be hoping to claim his first cap.

The same for Ajax's Brian Brobbey, who has eleven goals in the Eredivisie so far this season.

While Feyenoord duo Lutsharel Geertuida and Mats Wieffer have been picked for the first time.

Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who has recently been linked with a move to Manchester United, will also be hoping to make his debut.

Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (NEC Nijmegen), Mark Flekken (Freiburg), Bart Verbruggen (Anderlecht).

Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Bayern Munich), Sven Botman (Newcastle United), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord), Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United), Jurrien Timber (Ajax Amsterdam), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool).

Midfielders: Steven Berghuis (Ajax Amsterdam), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor (both Ajax Amsterdam), Mats Wieffer (Feyenoord), Georginio Wijnaldum (AS Roma).

Forwards: Steven Bergwijn, Brian Brobbey (both Ajax Amsterdam), Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Xavi Simons (PSV Eindhoven) Wout Weghorst (Manchester United).

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Odds

  • France – 5/6
  • Draw – 5/2
  • Netherlands – 17/5

*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication.

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