France will reignite their rivalry with Belgium when the two sides meet in the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League on Monday.
Les Bleus will look to get back to winning ways after losing at home to Italy in their last match. Despite taking the lead within 13 seconds through forward Bradley Barcola's goal, France could do nothing to stop the Azzurri's comeback and lost 3-1 on the night.
Belgium on the other hand scored a 3-1 win over Israel in their opening game. Kevin De Bruyne was the star of the show with a brace.
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.
France vs. Belgium live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: Fox Sports 2
Live stream: Fubo, Fox Sports App, ViX
This game is available for live TV Broadcast for viewers residing in the United States on Fox Sports 2. Streaming options are available on Fubo, Fox Sports App, and ViX.
Fans can stream the game live online with Fubo, which is offering a seven-day FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does France vs. England kick off?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, France and kicks off on Monday, September 9 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, Sep. 9 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Mon, Sep. 9 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Mon, Sep. 9 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, Sep. 9 | 11:45 a.m. |
France vs. Belgium lineups, team news
Michael Olise received his first call-up for France for this round of UEFA Nations League fixtures and started in the loss against Italy. He could lose out his starting place to Ousmane Dembele.
There could be a shake-up in the backline for France after they conceded three goals to Italy, with Jules Kounde and Dayot Upamecano potentially starting against Belgium.
France predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Maignan(GK) — Kounde, Saliba, Konate, T. Hernandez — Kante, Zaire-Emery — Dembele, Griezmann, Barcola — Mbappe.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Belgium should remain largely unchanged from their victory against Israel. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois continues to be an absentee due to his rift with manager Domenico Tedesco. The Red Devils will also be missing all-time top scorer Romelu Lukaku, who has been rested for this round of games.
Tedesco's side will continue to be led by veteran midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who will be supported by Manchester City teammate Jeremy Doku and lone striker Lois Openda up front.
Belgium predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Casteels(GK) — Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper — Onana, Tielemans — Bakayoko, De Bruyne, Doku — Openda.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
France vs. Belgium Prediction
Although France come into this game on the back of a loss to Italy, they hold the psychological and historical edge over Belgium, having won the last three matches between the two.
Belgium were impressive for the most part against Israel, however, they still have some defensive concerns which could be exploited by France's talented frontline.
- Prediction: France 2-1 Belgium
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