France vs Belgium - Euro 2022: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction

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France are looking to secure their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2022 when they take on Belgium.

Les Bleues began their group stage campaign with a 5-1 rout of Italy, sending a statement to the rest of Europe that they mean business.

Meanwhile, the Red Flames needed a penalty from Justine Vanhaevermaet to rescue a point against Iceland and can't afford many, if any, more slips if they're to reach the last eight.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of this encounter.


How to watch France vs Belgium on TV/live stream

When is kick-off? Thursday 14 July, 20:00 (BST)
Where is the match being played? New York Stadium, Rotherham
TV channel/live stream? BBC Two (UK)
What time does coverage start? 19:30 (BST)


France team news

Corinne Diacre is expected to have a clean bill of health heading into France's second game, with the camp one of the few remaining that has not been hit by Covid-19.

Les Bleues also made it through the Italy win without any of their players receiving a booking, meaning none are at risk of immediate suspension for accumulation of yellow cards.


Belgium team news

Like France, Belgium do not have any disclosed injury or Covid-19 issues.

However, Vanhaevermaet and Davina Philtjens will miss their final group game if they receive a booking here.


France vs Belgium predicted lineups

France (4-3-3): Peyraud-Magnin; Perisset, Renard, Mbock Bathy, Karchaoui; Geyoro, Bilbault, Toletti; Diani, Katoto, Cascarino.

Belgium (4-3-2-1): Evrard; Cayman, Kees, De Neve, Philtjens; Delacauw, Vanhaevermaet, Biesmans; Wullaert, Eurlings; De Caigny.


France vs Belgium score prediction

You'd have to be brave to bet against France in this one after such an emphatic display against Italy.

Les Bleus have a great chance of going beyond the quarter-finals at the European Championships for the first time and should book their spot in the knockout rounds here.

Belgium's focus should be on competing, keeping the scoreline respectable and hoping that results elsewhere go their way.

Prediction: France 3-0 Belgium