With the international break looming, it means the French national team will be preparing for a spate of important UEFA Nations League matches among others. Les Bleus enthusiasts are very keen on how the galaxy stars that constitute the French national team will do in the course of the break. The article will briefly point out France squad for the upcoming international break with fixtures. Let’s take an in-depth look at their squad, and state where one can catch all the action.
List of Fixtures for France During the International Break
Coming up for France National Football Team in the UEFA Nations League are some imperative games, with the outline being as follows:
France vs. Italy
Friday, 6th September 2024, 19:45 local time
France vs. Belgium
Monday, 9th September 2024, 19:45 local time
Israel vs. France
Thursday, 10th October 2024, 19:45 local time
Belgium vs. France
Monday, 14th October 2024, 19:45 local time
France vs. Israel
Thursday, 14th November 2024, 19:45 local time
Italy vs. France
Sunday,17th November 2024, 19:45 local time
These fixtures are important for France, who want to establish their mark in this league and then take the momentum forward into the next big competitions.
France Squad for International Break 2024/25
The France Squad for International Break 2024/24 is a mixture of experienced players and rising stars. Here are the details regarding members of the squad for this international break:
Goalkeepers
Alphonse Areola: Stability and experience to the goalkeeper from West Ham United
Mike Maignan: First choice keeper for AC Milan, and his agility and shot-stopping skills remain unmatched
Brice Samba: The RC Lens keeper strengthens the pool
Defenders
Jonathan Clauss: Versatile right-back from Olympique de Marseille.
Wesley Fofana: The huge young center-back at Chelsea.
The’o Hernández: The exciting left-back of AC Milan.
Ibrahima Konaté: Liverpool’s aggressive young center back.
Jules Koundé: Barcelona’s potential-filled defender.
Ferland Mendy: The Real Madrid left-back is impressively solid and comes up frequently for good crosses.
William Saliba: Arsenal’s young and very bright center back.
Dayot Upamecano: The strong Bayern Munich defender has strong defensive skills.
Mid-fielders
Youssouf Fofana: The AS Monaco midfielder adding the energy and dynamism.
N’Golo Kanté: Chelsea midfielder synonymous with his work rate.
Moussa Koné: The promising talent from Stade Rennais.
Aurélien Tchouaméni: Real Madrid’s central midfielder with super passes and vision.
Warren Zaire-Emery: The talented player from Paris Saint-Germain.
Forwards
Bradley Barcola – The exciting young winger from Olympique Lyonnais.
Ousmane Dembélé – Barcelona winger known for his pace and dribbling.
Antoine Griezmann – Experienced forward, the veteran in an attack famous for a combination of goals and assists.
Kolo Muani – Eintracht’s energetic striker.
Kylian Mbappé – The star forward of Paris Saint-Germain, best player in the world according to many.
Michael Olise – Crystal Palace’s creative winger.
Marcus Thuram – Powerful forward from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Where to Watch France National Football Team Matches During the International Break?
The UEFA Nations League – France games can be viewed through different broadcasting channels, as follows:
Local Broadcasters: For the local sports channels and networks in your region, check for live broadcast.
Streaming services: These are services like ESPN+, DAZN, and other streaming services that will often broadcast the stream of international football matches.
The list of official UEFA platforms that may carry updates in real time, highlights, and possibly live streaming options: Official Website of UEFA, Official UEFA App.
Keep an eye on local sports channels and websites so you don’t miss one exciting match by France in this international break.
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