Playing on neutral ground at Budapest's Bozsik Arena, Israel and France continue their UEFA Nations League campaigns in League A Group 2 this Thursday evening.
Didier Deschamps's side has managed to gather three points from their first two fixtures last month, while their 'hosts' find themselves at the bottom of the group after back-to-back losses in September. Les Bleus are strong favourites to claim a second victory, having bounced back from a 3-1 opening defeat to Italy with a solid 2-0 win over Belgium in Lyon.
In Israel's first game against Belgium, they held level until halftime but ultimately fell 3-1, followed by a narrow 2-1 loss to Italy on September 9.
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How to watch Israel vs France online - TV channels & live streams
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Israel vs France kick-off time
| Date: | Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 2:45 pm ET/ 11:45 am PT |
| Venue: | Bozsik Stadion |
The UEFA Nations League match between Israel and France will be played at Bozsik Stadion in Budapest, Hungary.
It will kick off at 2:45 pm ET/ 11:45 am PT on Thursday, October 10, in the US.
Team news & squads
Israel team news
Israel has seen a few key players sidelined due to injury since their squad announcement. Eli Dasa, the team captain, and young forward Dor Turgeman—a standout from the Under-19 team that reached the Euro 2022 final—have both been forced to withdraw.
Additionally, there’s been uncertainty around Tottenham Hotspur forward Manor Solomon, currently on loan at Leeds United, as he was initially called up despite missing Leeds' last four matches with a hamstring injury. However, Solomon appears to have opted to stay in England to continue his recovery, opening up a starting opportunity for Red Bull Salzburg talent Oscar Gloukh, who could replace him up front.
Gloukh is expected to make the starting lineup for Israel on Thursday after a brief second-half showing in their last outing. Solomon is anticipated to start in the attack, while Daz Schlomo should reinforce the defense.
Israel possible XI: Gerafi; Feingold, Nachimas, Shlomo, Leidner; Abu Fani, Kanichowsky; Abada, Peretz, Gloukh; Baribo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kaiuf, Gerafi, Niron |
| Defenders: | Dasa, Revivo, Shlomo, Feingold, Gropper, Nachmias |
| Midfielders: | Gloukh, Abada, Khalaili, Gandelman, Abu Fani, Lavi, Peretz, Kanikovski, Safuri, Jehezkel, Biton, Jaber, Azoulay |
| Forwards: | Solomon, Baribo, Turgeman, David |
France team news
Though back in action after a recent muscle issue, Kylian Mbappe was left out of Didier Deschamps' squad for October to ensure a full recovery. Both he and the now-retired Antoine Griezmann had started on the bench during the victory over Belgium anyway.
In his place, Real Madrid's rising star Bradley Barcola—seen as PSG's successor to Mbappe—could take up position on the left wing. Meanwhile, Kolo Muani hasn’t hit top form in the league so far, leaving room for Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram to potentially lead the attack.
Ibrahima Konate's prospects for game time with the national team have improved as Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano has withdrawn with a thigh injury. This shift might see Liverpool's Konate team up with fellow Premier League standout William Saliba in defense.
France possible XI: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Konate, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Dembele, Thuram, Barcola
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Maignan, Aréola, Samba |
| Defenders: | Koundé, Mendy, Hernández, Saliba, Konaté, Upamecano, Fofana, Digne, Clauss, Badé |
| Midfielders: | Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Kanté, Olise, Zaïre-Emery, Guendouzi, Fofana, Koné |
| Forwards: | Dembélé, Nkunku, Thuram, Kolo Muani, Barcola |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/05 | Israel 1-1 France | WC |
| 05/09/04 | France 0-0 Israel | WC |
| 12/10/03 | France 3-0 Israel | EUR |
| 03/04/03 | Israel 1-2 France | EUR |
| 15/11/95 | France 2-0 Israel | EUR |