A month after a big victory against Israel in Hungary (1-4), the French team returns to 81ste world nation, Thursday November 14, for a Nations League return match at the Stade de France. Without their captain Kylian Mbappé, the Blues will try to qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition before a final clash against Italy on Sunday. Fewer than 20,000 spectators are expected in Saint-Denis, due to a very tense geopolitical context.
Stakes, referee, broadcast… Here is what you need to know about the France – Israel match.
What is the group’s ranking in the Nations League?
1. Italy, 10 points (+6)
2. France, 9 points (+ 4)
3. Belgium, 4 points (-1)
4. Israel, 0 points (-9)
Who is the referee of France – Israel?
It was the German Tobias Stieler who was appointed by UEFA to referee the Nations League match between France and Israel. The latter had already officiated during a meeting of the Blues recently, against Belgium (2-0), on September 9. His only appearance at international level this season.
Which players are on the Blues list in November?
Guardians: Lucas Chevalier (Lille OSC), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (RC Lens).
Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (OGC Nice), Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Wesley Fofana (Chelsea), Théo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Jules Koundé (FC Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).
Environments: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), N’Golo Kanté (Al-Ittihad), Matteo Guendouzi (Lazio Rome), Manu Koné (AS Rome), Adrien Rabiot (Olympique de Marseille), Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG).
Attackers: Bradley Barcola (PSG), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan).
What system is in place for France – Israel?
The match between France and Israel, classified at the highest level of the risk scale, will be subject to increased surveillance and special measures at the Stade de France. According to our information, a total of 1,600 members of the police will be deployed in transport, around and in the stadium, while 1,400 stewards will be present in the Dyonisian enclosure. In addition, nominative ticketing will operate with an identity check at the entrance to the stadium.
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At what time to follow France – Israel?
The kick-off of the match of the 5e day of the League of Nations will be given at 8:45 p.m., at the Stade de France.
On which TV channel to watch France – Israel?
The meeting of the Blues against the Israelis will be broadcast on TF1. Live commentary will also be provided on our site, ouest-france.fr.
