France's build up to the 2022 World Cup has been dominated by injury issues for Didier Deschamps ahead of the big kickoff in Qatar.
The holders have lost several of their 2018 stars in recent weeks, with midfield duo Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante joined on the sidelines by Christopher Nkunku and Presnel Kimpembe, as the list of absentees grows for Les Bleus.
Karim Benzema is the latest key name to pull out through injury as Deschamps aims to avoid an opening upset against Graham Arnold's Australia.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the match in the UK on TV or online via live stream.
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France vs. Australia TV channel in UK
- Date: November 22, 2022
- Time: 7 p.m. GMT
- TV channel: BBC One
The BBC will exclusively broadcast France's opening game on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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Watch France vs. Australia online in UK
- Date: November 22, 2022
- Time: 7 p.m. GMT
- Live stream: BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport website and app
You can watch the action via BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website/app. This is a free service, provided that you have a TV licence.
How to watch World Cup 2022 in UK
The 2022 World Cup will be broadcast on BBC and ITV throughout the tournament with streaming options available via BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport online/app, and ITV Hub.
S4C and STV will also show live games for audiences in Wales and Scotland respectively.
| Date | Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| UK | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 19:00 GMT | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app |
