France start their Euro 2024 plans with a friendly clash against Luxembourg on June 5 in Metz.

Les Bleus will also take on Canada on June 9, as part of their build up to the tournament, with an opening game at Euro 2024 scheduled for eight days later, up against Austria.

Didier Deschamps’ side are currently ranked second in the world by FIFA, behind world champions Argentina, and talismanic captain Kylian Mbappe will be hoping to lead them to European glory in the weeks ahead.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

What time does France vs. Luxembourg kick off?

This international friendly match takes place at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz, France and kicks off on Wednesday, June 5 at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:

France vs. Luxembourg live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this international friendly match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:

USA: This game is available to stream via Fubo, which is offering a FREE trial to new users. A Spanish language service streams on ViX. 

Canada: This international friendly game streams live on DAZN.

UK: Premier Sports 2 offers live broadcast coverage with streaming on the Premier Sports player.

Australia: Fans in Australia can stream this match live and on-demand on Optus Sport.

India: Sony TEN 1 is broadcasting this game with streaming on JioTV and Sony LIV.

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Is Kylian Mbappe playing vs. Luxembourg?

This is the question on the minds of France fans and neutrals alike ahead of the game. The build up to France’s Euro 2024 camp has been dominated by Mbappe’s prolonged free transfer move to Real Madrid.

Mbappe’s time in the Spanish capital, and the formalities of signing his new contract with Los Blancos have been worked into his schedule, with a minimal amount of time spent away from the French camp.

Deschamps is not expected to remove him from his matchday squad, but he could start on the bench, to allow for a break as some of France’s fringe players stake their claims.

France vs. Luxembourg lineups, team news

Aurelien Tchouameni remains sidelined after missing the final weeks of Real Madrid’s season with a foot injury. Arsenal defender William Saliba could be given a chance to push his case as a starting centre-back at Euro 2024 but Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavainga are absent due to an extended break after their Champions League final win.

France predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Maignan (GK) — Kounde, Sailba, Upamecano, Hernandez — Rabiot, Zaire-Emery — Dembele, Griezmann, Thuram — Giroud.

France subs (9): TBC

Luxembourg enjoyed the best-ever qualification campaign ahead of Euro 2024 as the tiny nation picked up 17 points in Group F. Their UEFA Nations League form sealed a playoff spot but they lost out to Georgia in March.

Luxembourg predicted XI (4-5-1 right to left): Moris (GK) — Jans, Mahmutovic, Chanot, Carlson — Bohnert, Martins, Thill, Olesen, Mustafić — Rodrigues.

Luxembourg subs (9): TBC

France vs. Luxembourg prediction

Luxembourg have made steady improvements in the last decade and they are no longer an also-rans in European football. However, up against the might of France, the focus will be on the visitors to keep the score down.

Their most recent clash with Deschamps’ team famously saw a 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw in 2028.

Prediction: France 2-0 Luxembourg