France vs. Belgium expected lineups, starting 11, team news: Deschamps, Tedesco face selection dilemma for Euro 2024 Round of 16 game

France vs. Belgium expected lineups, starting 11, team news: Deschamps, Tedesco face selection dilemma for Euro 2024 Round of 16 game

There is a heavyweight clash at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf on Monday, when France take on Belgium in an unprecedented encounter.

Both heavyweights were in line to feature in England's so-called favourable side of the knockout draw ahead of the last round of group-stage matches.

Les Bleus were expected to beat Poland to top their group, but could only muster a 1-1 draw, losing Group D toppers spot to dark-horses Austria.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils have been heavily criticized by their fans for a couple of limp attacking displays in what looked like an easily winnable Group E, as a defeat to Slovakia and draw against Ukraine landed them a much sterner knockout tie as runners-up.

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France vs. Belgium lineups & team news

Didier Deschamps has no major roster issues to deal with ahead of the Round of 16 match. The France boss should have his entire squad at his disposal on Monday. His star forward, Kylian Mbappe, completed the full 90 minutes against Poland with no reactions after returning from a broken nose.

With his protective mask on, Real Madrid star Mbappe finally opened his account at the Euros at the third attempt, dispatching a penalty early in the second half before Poland were awarded a spot-kick of their own.

Mbappe will undoubtedly be good to spearhead the France attack here alongside Antoine Griezmann and a hit-and-miss Ousmane Dembele.

France starting lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Maignan (GK) —  Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez —  Kante, Tchouameni — Dembele, Griezmann, Rabiot — Mbappe.

Injuries: None

Suspensions: None

Belgium also have no fresh injury issues to contend with, meaning Axel Witsel (adductor) and Thomas Meunier (thigh) remain the only two injury absentees for Domenico Tedesco's side.

Tedesco may decide to wield the axe after another poor outing in the 0-0 draw with Ukraine.

Sevilla winger Dodi Lukebakio is back from suspension, meaning Arsenal's Leandro Trossard could face a battle to retain his spot up front. The stars for the Red Devils, though, will be their dynamic front trio of speedster Jeremy Doku, creator-in-chief Kevin De Bruyne and all-time leading goal scorer Romelu Lukaku.

Belgium starting lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left): Casteels (GK) — Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate — Tielemans, Onana — Doku, De Bruyne, Carrasco — Lukaku.

Injuries: Axel Witsel (adductor), Thomas Meunier (thigh)

Suspensions: None

France vs. Belgium live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Euro 2024 match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

USA: France vs. Belgium from Düsseldorf Arena will be televised in the United States on FS1, with Spanish-language streaming via ViX. The game is also available to stream on Fubo, which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial.

Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.

UK: This France vs. Belgium Euro 2024 match will be broadcast in the UK on ITV1 and STV Scotland. Streaming can be found on ITVX and STV Player.

Canada: TSN and TVA (French) will be providing coverage of this match.

Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for Euro 2024 is Optus Sport.

India: Euro 2024 matches are available to stream on JioTV and Sony LIV and France vs. Belgium can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.

If France vs. Belgium is not available to watch live in your location, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.