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New Zealand will take on France in the group stage of the Olympics at the Groupama Stadium on Wednesday.
New Zealand must win this final group game to stand a chance of progressing to the next round. For France, a draw will be enough to confirm their seat as they have won a game already in the group stage. Colombia and Canada are also in with a chance in this group so the final matchday will be interesting.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
New Zealand vs France kick-off time
| Date: | July 31, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 8 pm BST |
| Venue: | Groupama Stadium |
The match will be played at the Groupama Stadium on Wednesday, with kick-off at 8 pm BST for fans in the UK.
How to watch New Zealand vs France online - TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on the likes of Eurosport 5 and discovery+ in the UK. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Team news & squads
New Zealand team news
New Zealand’s interim coach Michael Mayne might revamp his midfield by bringing in Wellington Phoenix's Annalie Longo.
Jacqui Hand will be hoping to keep her spot in the lineup after playing for over an hour against Colombia.
New Zealand possible XI: Leat; Bott, Bowen, Stott, Barry; Riley, Taylor, Longo, Kitching; Clegg, Hand
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Esson, Leat |
| Defenders: | Barry, Bott, Bowen, Green, Moore, Foster, Stott, Taylor |
| Midfielders: | Fraser, Jale, Kitching, Steinmetz |
| Forwards: | Clegg, Hand, Rennie, Riley |
France team news
France may miss their record goalscorer Eugenie Le Sommer, who sat out the loss to Canada due to an adductor issue.
The Olympic hosts could also be without Wendie Renard, who left Sunday’s match due to an injury.
France Women possible XI: Peyraud-Magnin; De Almeida, Mbock, Lakrar, Bacha; Dali, Toletti, Geyoro; Diani, Cascarino, Katoto.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Peyraud-Magnin, Pecaud |
| Defenders: | Lakrar, Cascarino, De Almeida, Karchaoui, Bacha, Bathy |
| Midfielders: | Henry, Geyoro, Toletti, Dali |
| Forwards: | Cascarino, Diani, Katoto, Baltimore |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/16 | New Zealand 0 - 3 France | Olympics |
| 22/11/14 | France 2 - 1 New Zealand | Friendly |
| 07/03/11 | France 5 - 2 New Zealand | Friendly |
| 12/03/09 | New Zealand 1 - 1 France | Friendly |