Hosts France take on Egypt in the 2024 Olympic men's soccer semifinals on August 5.
Thierry Henry's team have powered through to the final four of the competition on the back of a tight 1-0 victory over rivals Argentina in the previous round.
Les Bleus are tipped as favourites to progress on into the gold medal final match where they will face either Spain or Morocco.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does France vs. Egypt kick off?
This 2024 Olympics semifinal match takes place at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon, France and kicks off on Monday, August 5 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, Aug. 5 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Mon, Aug. 5 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Mon, Aug. 5 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, Aug. 5 | 12:00 p.m. |
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France vs. Egypt live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this 2024 Olympics semifinal match in the U.S:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | Universo | Fubo (Spanish), NBC Sports app/website, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo NOW |
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in English but is in Spanish on Universo. Live streaming options are available on Fubo (Spanish), which offers a FREE trial to new subscribers and Peacock.
Spanish language options are also available via Telemundo and Universo streaming services.
France vs. Egypt lineups, team news
Henry will be forced into at least one change with Enzo Millot suspended after being sent off against Argentina. Maghnes Akliouche is set to replace him in midfield for France.
France predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Restes (GK) — Sidillia, Bade, Lukeba, Truffert — Kone, Akliouche, Chotard — Olise, Lacazette, Mateta.
Egypt will be relying on the experience of former Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny to rally their effort in Lyon.
Egypt predicted starting XI (4-4-2 right to left): Alaa (GK) — Eida, Fayed, Abdelmaguid, Saber — Sayed, Koka, Elneny, Shehata — Faisel, Adel,
France vs. Egypt prediction
France look destined to at least secure a silver medal on home soil and they have managed to avoid a clash with Spain at this stage of the tournament.
The quality available to Henry should prove to be the difference maker in this clash as they aim for the final on August 9 in Paris.
Prediction: France 2-0 Egypt
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