France get their Euro 2024 campaign underway in Group D with a tantilising match versus Austria. Les Bleus are hotly tipped as one of the favourites to win this tournament having finished second in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a very similar squad at their disposal.
Manager Didier Deschamps takes charge of his sixth major tournament with France and should he lead France to glory in Germany, he will become only the second person to win a European Championship as both a player and a manager – a feat he has already achieved with the World Cup following France’s 2018 triumph.
However, France face an interesting team for their opening match in Ralf Rangnick’s Austria. On the back of an impressive qualifying campaign that saw them finish second behind Belgium, the Austrians favour a high pressing game with pace in transition.
Follow all the latest news and match action in our live blog below, as well as the build-up to the next match between Austria and France:
Kylian Mbappe is France’s main man at the Euros – but he won’t be at the Olympics
Real Madrid have insisted Mbappe won’t be able to play in Paris:
“My club’s position was very clear, so from that moment on, I think I won’t be taking part in the Games,” said Mbappe.
“I understand that. I’m joining a new team in September, so it’s not the best way to start an adventure.
“Now I think I’m going to wish this French team all the best. I’m going to watch every game. I hope they’ll bring home the gold medal.”
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 19:37
Fans of both teams mixing in Dusseldorf!
Kick-off is just 30 minutes away now!
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 19:30
Austria vs France LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 updates
When is Austria vs France
The fixture will kick off at 8pm BST on Monday 17 June at the Dusseldorf Arena.
What TV channel is it on?
Austria vs France will be shown live on ITV 1 and ITV X, with coverage following the earlier game between Belgium and Slovakia. You can find a full list of which channel is showing each match here.
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Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 19:21
FULL-TIME: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
The first shock of Euro 2024!
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Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 19:05
TEAM NEWS!
Here are the confirmed line-ups for today’s clash in Dusseldorf:
Austria: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Danso, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald; Grillitsch, Sabitzer, Baumgartner; Gregoritsch
France: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Griezmann, Kanté, Rabiot; Dembélé, Thuram, Mbappé
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 18:58
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick on their Euro 2024 opener:
“With France we might have the strongest opponents of all right at the start [of the tournament]. They are the absolute favourites for the title, not only at this EURO, but also in two years at the World Cup.
“France surely must be the nation with the highest quality. Even if the starting XI are injured, the 11 substitutes are not much weaker. So the first match will be a huge challenge.
“Afterwards, we’ll see. We’ll only know our next opponents in March after the play-off games. And then the third match is against the Netherlands.
“If you want to get through that group, you’ll need at least four, but maybe even five or six points, and we’re aware of that situation.”
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 18:44
75 mins – LATEST: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
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Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 18:33
France boss Didier Deschamps on William Saliba:
“William is one of the very best defenders in the Premier League. I want him to do what he does very well at Arsenal. He had a very, very good season.
“He played many matches, especially with his partner Gabriel, and they were a fundamental part of what Arsenal did this season, particularly in the defensive aspect.
“With us, he has not had the same playing time. There are automatisms which develop through playing matches together. You have repetition and understanding.
“With a national team, we always have so little time, but now they have the possibility of living together for a few weeks and that is even better.”
Will Saliba start tonight?
Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 18:17
HALF-TIME – LATEST: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
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Kieran Jackson17 June 2024 17:46