France get their Euro 2024 campaign underway in Group D with a tantilising match versus Austria. Les Bleus are hotly tipped as one of the favourites to win this tournament having finished second in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a very similar squad at their disposal.
Manager Didier Deschamps takes charge of his sixth major tournament with France and should he lead France to glory in Germany, he will become only the second person to win a European Championship as both a player and a manager – a feat he has already achieved with the World Cup following France’s 2018 triumph.
However, France face an interesting team for their opening match in Ralf Rangnick’s Austria. On the back of an impressive qualifying campaign that saw them finish second behind Belgium, the Austrians favour a high pressing game with pace in transition.
Follow all the latest news and match action in our live blog below, as well as the build-up to the next match between Austria and France:
Austria vs France LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 updates
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Austria face France in Group D fixture in Dusseldorf
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55’ CHANCE! Mbappe through on goal but skews wide (AUT 0-1 FRA)
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37’ OWN GOAL! Mbappe cross deflects in off Wober as France take lead (AUT 0-1 FRA)
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35’ CHANCE! Baumgartner denied by Maignan as Austria go close (AUT 0-0 FRA)
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France XI: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Griezmann, Kanté, Rabiot; Dembélé, Thuram, Mbappé
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Austria XI: Pentz; Posch, Lienhart, Trauner, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald; Wimmer, Sabitzer, Baumgartner; Gregoritsch
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Slovakia stunned Belgium 1-0 in Group E on Monday afternoon
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Netherlands defeated Poland 2-1 in opening Group D fixture on Sunday
Austria 0 – 1 France
Austria 0-1 France
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62 mins: Sabitzer looking for a penalty in a collision with Saliba in the box but the Austria skipper is looking for it – no penalty given and rightly so!
Austria 0-1 France
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60 mins: Austria make a triple change: Wober, Grillitsch, Gregoritsch OUT – Arnautovic, Trauner, Wimmer In.
Yes that is ex-West Ham and Stoke player Marko Arnautović, coming on for his 113th Austrian cap!
Austria 0-1 France
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56 mins: Dembele in the book – harshly – for a shove on the far side.
Can Austria capitalise now after that Mbappe miss?!
Austria 0-1 France
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55 mins: Mbappe misses a SITTER!
The France captain gets away from the Austria defence and is through on goal, but somehow curls the ball wide of the post!
Mbappe’s wait for a goal at the European Championships continues! He smiles in disbelief!
Austria 0-1 France
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54 mins: Mbappe feeds Thuram over the top but the France forward opts not to attack the penalty area and looks back, with the move breaking down.
Strange choice…
Austria 0-1 France
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49 mins: Austria right back Stefan Posch has a crack from long range but leaning back it sails harmlessly over the bar!
Austria 0-1 France
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47 mins: Max Wober has been a man involved so far!
On a booking, the Austria defender shoves Griezmann into the advertising board around the pitch and there is a cut on the Frenchman’s forehead!
Griezmann not happy, as he leaves the pitch to get cleaned up!
SECOND-HALF: Austria 0-1 France
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45 mins: We’re back underway in Dusseldorf – no changes at the break!
Austria 0-1 France
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Feisty start to this Group D encounter!
HALF-TIME: Austria 0-1 France
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Really good game this!
France lead at the break after that own-goal from Austria defender Max Wober but Ralf Rangnick’s team have given a good account of themselves so far.
Yet the French’s sheer pace in attack has been fierce at times – and they deservedly lead in Dusseldorf!
Austria 0-1 France
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45 mins: Oh, good chance for Mbappe wasted!
Griezmann plays a lovely, lofted through ball to the France captain but his first touch lets him down, allowing Austria goalkeeper Pentz to pounce!
Think Austria will want half-time here…
Austria 0-1 France
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43 mins: Good response from Austria to going behind, but they can’t fathom something after winning a corner on the far side.
Austria 0-1 France
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Here’s that France opener:
GOAL! Austria 0-1 France (Wober OG’ 38)
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38 mins: A few minutes after Austria miss their golden chance, France take the lead!
Austria are clumsy not to clear at the back and Kylian Mbappe makes the difference! He crosses in after beating his man down the right and Maximilian Wöber is the unlucky man to head the ball into the far corner of his own net!
Fortunate for France, desperate for Austria! The favourites lead…
Austria 0-0 France
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36 mins: Huge chance for Austria squandered!
Captain Marcel Sabitzer cushions the ball perfectly from a cross out wide, playing in Christoph Baumgartner on goal but he can’t lift the ball up and beyond Mike Maignan – who saves impressively!
And Baumgartner looks to the sky – what a moment that was!
Austria 0-0 France
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34 mins: Ousmane Dembele just too quick for Austria left back Phillipp Mwene on the byline – and the defender is the second man in the book!
Griezmann over the free-kick again… but again he can’t make it count and Austria clear at the near post!
Austria 0-0 France
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31 mins: France forward Marcus Thuram down on the floor after being bodychecked by Austria defender Kevin Danso.
Nothing wrong with that in my opinion – Danso held his ground – and the referee agrees.
Game has just gone a bit stagnant in the last 10 minutes or so.
Austria 0-0 France
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27 mins: Bit better from Austria in the last five minutes, which just a few glimpses of their attacking talent.
However, getting through this imposing French defence and midfield may well be tricky!
Austria 0-0 France
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22 mins: Austria playmaker Florian Grillitsch is down at the moment, with the physio on the pitch to attend to him.
I think it was a challenge with Mbappe which caused what looks to be a dead-leg. He’s OK to continue it seems…
Austria 0-0 France
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19 mins: Wasteful from Griezmann!
Rabiot pounces in midfield but Griezmann goes solo in the box and his shot is blocked, with Dembele speeding down the wing outside him!
Austria 0-0 France
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17 mins: Austria centre-back Maximilian Wober the first name in the book for a rough challenge on Ousmane Dembele just outside the box!
No complaints can be had!
Yet Griezmann again can’t take advantage, with his cross in comfortable for keeper Pentz.
France on top, with Austria keen to be physical early on!
Austria 0-0 France
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13 mins: Hernandez is such a threat down the left for France!
He’s played in on the left-side of the box and his cross is aching for a touch – but no-one is there to tap it in!
Austria need to nullify that threat a tad quicker here… Ralf Rangnick’s team are pressing pretty high early on, which is leaving plenty of space for France if they can beat the Austrian press!
Austria 0-0 France
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9 mins: First chance for Kylian Mbappe!
Hernandez plays in the French captain down the left and with the angle tight, Pentz makes a good save at his near post as the ball clatters off him and into the side-netting!
Early-let off for Austria, as their keeper collects from the subsequent corner…
Austria 0-0 France
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6 mins: Antoine Griezmann actually opts to cross but its comfortably cleared by Austria.
Austria 0-0 France
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4 mins: France left back Theo Hernandez upended outside the penalty area after a storming run from left back!
Early shooting chance for France here…
KICK-OFF!
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With France in their white away shirts and Austria in home red, we’re underway under the lights in Dusseldorf!
A reminder of the teams!
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Austria: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Danso, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald; Grillitsch, Sabitzer, Baumgartner; Gregoritsch
France: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Griezmann, Kanté, Rabiot; Dembélé, Thuram, Mbappé
Teams are out!
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Terrific atmosphere in Dusseldorf for this Group D clash!
Now time for the Austrian and French national anthems!
Austria vs France LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 updates
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We’re just 10 minutes from kick-off in Dusseldorf!
William Saliba starts for France today!
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The Arsenal centre-back hasn’t always been the No 1 option for Didier Deschamps – but he is tonight as he partners Dayot Upamecano at the back!
Kylian Mbappe is France’s main man at the Euros – but he won’t be at the Olympics
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Real Madrid have insisted Mbappe won’t be able to play in Paris:
“My club’s position was very clear, so from that moment on, I think I won’t be taking part in the Games,” said Mbappe.
“I understand that. I’m joining a new team in September, so it’s not the best way to start an adventure.
“Now I think I’m going to wish this French team all the best. I’m going to watch every game. I hope they’ll bring home the gold medal.”
Fans of both teams mixing in Dusseldorf!
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Kick-off is just 30 minutes away now!
Austria vs France LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 updates
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When is Austria vs France
The fixture will kick off at 8pm BST on Monday 17 June at the Dusseldorf Arena.
What TV channel is it on?
Austria vs France will be shown live on ITV 1 and ITV X, with coverage following the earlier game between Belgium and Slovakia. You can find a full list of which channel is showing each match here.
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FULL-TIME: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
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The first shock of Euro 2024!
Follow all the reaction here:
Belgium vs Slovakia LIVE: Euro 2024 latest score and goal updates
TEAM NEWS!
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Here are the confirmed line-ups for today’s clash in Dusseldorf:
Austria: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Danso, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald; Grillitsch, Sabitzer, Baumgartner; Gregoritsch
France: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Griezmann, Kanté, Rabiot; Dembélé, Thuram, Mbappé
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick on their Euro 2024 opener:
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“With France we might have the strongest opponents of all right at the start [of the tournament]. They are the absolute favourites for the title, not only at this EURO, but also in two years at the World Cup.
“France surely must be the nation with the highest quality. Even if the starting XI are injured, the 11 substitutes are not much weaker. So the first match will be a huge challenge.
“Afterwards, we’ll see. We’ll only know our next opponents in March after the play-off games. And then the third match is against the Netherlands.
“If you want to get through that group, you’ll need at least four, but maybe even five or six points, and we’re aware of that situation.”
75 mins – LATEST: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
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Follow all the action from Frankfurt LIVE here:
Belgium vs Slovakia LIVE: Euro 2024 latest score and goal updates
France boss Didier Deschamps on William Saliba:
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“William is one of the very best defenders in the Premier League. I want him to do what he does very well at Arsenal. He had a very, very good season.
“He played many matches, especially with his partner Gabriel, and they were a fundamental part of what Arsenal did this season, particularly in the defensive aspect.
“With us, he has not had the same playing time. There are automatisms which develop through playing matches together. You have repetition and understanding.
“With a national team, we always have so little time, but now they have the possibility of living together for a few weeks and that is even better.”
Will Saliba start tonight?
Where does France’s 2024 kit rank?!
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Euro 2024 kits: Every shirt ranked and rated
HALF-TIME – LATEST: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
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Follow all the action from Frankfurt LIVE here:
Belgium vs Slovakia LIVE: Euro 2024 latest score and goal updates
What happened in the other Group D fixture?
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The Netherlands snatched a late win against Poland yesterday – here’s Rich Jolly’s match report:
Weghorst’s perfect timing to reprise his role as Netherlands’ tournament super sub
Kylian Mbappe urges youth to vote against ‘extremes’ in French elections
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Some fascinating words from France’s captain last night…
Kylian Mbappe urges youth to vote against ‘extremes’ in French elections
Is Austria vs France on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 fixture online tonight
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France kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Austria as tournament favourites in their Group D opener in Dusseldorf.
Les Bleues were stunned in the last-16 by Switzerland at Euro 2020 before going on to reach the World Cup final in Qatar to continue their impressive recent record at major tournaments under Didier Deschamps.
Kylian Mbappe will be looking to score his first goal at the Euros after shining at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups – the new Real Madrid forward missed the decisive penalty as France were knocked out three years ago.
France’s strength and depth and tournament record should see them progress from a tricky Group D, which includes the Netherlands and Poland, but Austria have been transformed under Ralf Rangnick and are ones to watch.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Group D fixture.
Belgium vs Slovakia LIVE: Euro 2024 latest score and goal updates
Austria vs France LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 updates
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Predicted line-ups
Austria: Pentz; Posch, Lienhart, Trauner, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald; Wimmer, Sabitzer, Baumgartner; Gregoritsch
France: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Griezmann, Kanté, Rabiot; Dembélé, Thuram, Mbappé
Austria vs France LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 updates
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What is the team news?
France head coach Didier Deschamps has an abundance of options at his disposal. The big questions surround whether he opts for Arsenal’s William Saliba or Liverpool’s Ibrahim Konate alongside Dayot Upamecano in defence, whether Adrian Rabiot is selected alongside N’Golo Kante and Antoine Griezmann in midfield, and if Marcus Thuram starts up front alongside Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
Austria have been hit by a couple of injury blows ahead of the Euros, with David Alaba sidelined for the tournament. The Real Madrid defender is with the squad as a travelling captain, while Xaver Schlager was ruled out as well. In midfield, Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer will run the engine room.
Austria vs France LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 updates
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When is Austria vs France
The fixture will kick off at 8pm BST on Monday 17 June at the Dusseldorf Arena.
What TV channel is it on?
Austria vs France will be shown live on ITV 1 and ITV X, with coverage following the earlier game between Belgium and Slovakia. You can find a full list of which channel is showing each match here.
If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch major sporting events, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes deals on VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.
Good evening
17:00 , Jamie Braidwood
France get their Euro 2024 campaign underway in Group D with a tantilising match versus Austria. Les Bleus are hotly tipped as one of the favourites to win this tournament having finished second in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a very similar squad at their disposal.
Manager Didier Deschamps takes charge of his sixth major tournament with France and should he lead France to glory in Germany, he will become only the second person to win a European Championship as both a player and a manager – a feat he has already achieved with the World Cup following France’s 2018 triumph.
However, France face an interesting team for their opening match in Ralf Rangnick’s Austria. On the back of an impressive qualifying campaign that saw them finish second behind Belgium, the Austrians favour a high pressing game with pace in transition.
Follow all the latest news and match action in our live blog below, as well as the build-up to the next match between Austria and France: