Les Bleus’ plans have been hit by a string of key absences prior to the tournament, with 2018 heroes Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante among those missing, and Real Madrid hotshot Karim Benzema the latest star to pull out due to injury.
How Deschamps’ charges react will define their tournament as they kickoff their 2022 campaign against an Australia side who they edged past with a 2-1 group-stage win in Russia on their way to the title four years ago.
Below are all the details to follow the France vs. Australia match, including the kickoff time for fans around the world.
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When is France vs. Australia World Cup match?
France vs. Australia start time
The match between France and Australia will be played at Al Janoub Stadium and will kick off at 22:00 local time in Qatar.
Here’s how that time translates in time zones across the world:
France vs Australia kickoff time
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How to watch France vs Australia in 2022 World Cup
The match will be streamed or televised by the following outlets around the world:
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France vs. Australia odds, prediction
Despite the pressure building over their injury concerns, and the mixed record of defending champions in their World Cup openers, France are still strongly fancied to avoid a slip-up against Australia.
Graham Arnold’s side know they still have a chance to secure a last-16 spot if they lose this game, ahead of facing Tunisia and Denmark
Pick: France win (-400) Prediction: 2-1
Odds via BetMGM (USA), Sports Interaction (Canada), SkyBet (UK), and LadBrokes (Australia).
