Israel will host France in the Nations League group stage clash on Thursday, at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Though Israel are the official hosts, the match is being played at a neutral venue due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The Israeli team come into the game looking for their first points this term. They started their League A campaign with a 3-1 loss to Belgium, followed by a 2-1 defeat to Italy.
France meanwhile, recovered from their opening day 3-1 loss to Italy with a 2-0 win over Belgium.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Israel vs. France live stream, TV channel in Canada
Here's how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in Canada:
TV channel: —
Live stream: DAZN
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in Canada. Streaming options are available on DAZN.
A DAZN subscription starts at $224.99 CAD a year, plus a flexible monthly option for $24.99 that allows cancellation at anytime.
What time does Israel vs. France kick off in Canada?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest, Hungary and kicks off on Thursday, October 10 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Thursday, October 10 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Eastern Time | Thursday, October 10 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thursday, October 10 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thursday, October 10 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thursday, October 10 | 11:45 a.m. |
Israel vs. France lineups, team news
Israel gave a decent account of themselves in their defeats to Belgium and Italy, but coach Ran Ben Simon has made a few changes to the squad since the 2-1 loss to the Azzurri last time out.
Experienced defender Eli Dasa returns after missing the September internationals, with Zurich's Doron Leidner a candidate to come in at left-back. Salzburg youngster Oscar Gloukh may be given a start as a No.10 alongside Charlotte FC's Liel Abada and star winger Manor Solomon, on loan at Leeds United from Tottenham this season.
Tai Baribo has not yet featured in this latest Nations League campaign, but his decent form for Philadelphia Union — nine goals and two assists in 19 appearances — could see him earn a starting spot in attack.
Israel predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Gerafi (GK) — Jehezkel, Nachmias, Shlomo, Leidner — Abu Fani, Kanichowsky — Abada, Gloukh, Solomon — Baribo
Injured: Dasa, Turgeman
Suspended: —
This will be a new-look France attack given Kylian Mbappe was left out of the squad for extra rest following injury and Antoine Griezmann has announced his international retirement.
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku may hope to make his first France appearance in a year, particularly with Marcus Thuram having to be careful to manage an injury scare. Loic Bade of Sevilla could earn his first senior cap after replacing the injured Dayot Upamecano in the squad.
Warren Zaire-Emery is back among the midfield options, and the Paris Saint-Germain youngster could earn a starting spot in the absence of N'Golo Kante.
France predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Maignan (GK) — Koude, Saliba, Konate, Hernandez — Zaire-Emery, Fofana, Camavinga — Dembele, Nkunku, Barcola
Injured: Mbappe, Upamecano
Suspended: —
Israel vs. France prediction
Despite Griezmann and Mbappe missing from the French team, the visitors have plenty of firepower in their ranks.
France should score a comfortable win in this game.
Prediction: Israel 0-3 France
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