Let’s go to the Zatika Sport Center in Porec! For its entry into the World Championship, France, on Tuesday January 14, faces Qatar.
17:56 – Let’s go to France in this World Handball Championship!
The Qataris kick off this France – Qatar! The Blues must wash away the insult of the 2024 Olympics.
17:56 – Time for hymns!
We start with La Marseillais in honor of the French team!
17:55 – Yohan Delattre warns his players
The assistant coach of the Blues presents the opposing forces at the dawn of this France – Qatar: “It is obviously a team which will oppose us with a form of intensity and aggressiveness on the defensive level. We must expect a competitive match. It is also a team that can also put a little layer on certain shots, or even more, in order to try to thwart us. From an offensive point of view, this team relies a lot. on a left side which bears the game with Frankis Marzo and Zarko Markovic I add one last point: through the various information, this team is running in a wide space. We will have to align and accept this physical challenge, without forgetting the European touch brought by its famous coach. There’s a real amount of fun to be had in the first episode of a competition. It’s always a bit of a special moment.”
17:50 – The last five confrontations between France and Qatar
The Blues remain on four successes, for only one defeat. In 2015, in Doha, the French team put an end to the Qatari dream in the final of the World Championship.
17:45 – France has a new captain
At the end of the 2024 Olympics, Luka Karabatic decided to leave the captain’s armband. The pivot is still present within the France group, although he is no longer accompanied by his big brother Nikola, who retired after the Olympic Games. Elected by the French team group, pivot Ludovic Fabregas, often described as the best player in the world in his position, took over this responsibility.
17:42 – The Blues lineup!
Desbonnet will be the goalkeeper. Fabregas (cap.), Nahi, Kounkoud, Briet, Remili, Richardson, Konan complete the team.
17:40 – What are the predictions for the France – Qatar match?
Facing Qatar, who are the reigning Asian champions, the Blues are still placed as a big favorite.
- Winamax: France (1.02) – Draw (30.00) – Qatar (18.00).
- Betclic: France (1.01) – Draw (25.50) – Qatar (15.25).
- Unibet : France (1.02) – Zero (28.00) – Qatar (16.80).
17:35 – France must wash away the insult of the 2024 Olympics
Much further than this simple match against Qatar, the Blues carry within them a desire to reconquer in the hope of erasing the disappointment experienced during the 2024 Olympics. Eliminated in the quarter-final stage by Germany (34-35 , ap), they are approaching this new competition with increased motivation. “Having a good World Cup will never bring us back the Olympic Games,” admitted coach Guillaume Gille, “but we want to write a new page.”
17:30 – What squad for the Blues in this France – Qatar?
The Blue team for this World Cup: Bellahcene, Bolzinger, Desbonnet; Grébille, Nahi ; Briet, Lagarde, Elohim Prandi ; Minne, Remily ; Fabregas (cap.), Karabatic, Konan, Tournat ; Mem, Richardson ; Cucumber, Boss.
17:25 – Who is the favorite for this World Championship?
As usual, the main obstacle for the France team will be Denmark. Triple reigning world champion and big favorite for a fourth consecutive crown, the Danes will only be able to meet the French at the final stage. Until then, a long road awaits Luka Karabatic’s partners.
17:20 – Who are the Blues’ opponents in this World Cup?
The draw gave nations that are within reach of the Blues: Qatar, Kuwait and Austria. The main round will be a little tougher for France with teams like Hungary, the Netherlands and North Macedonia.
17:15 – Where is this handball World Cup taking place?
This competition takes place in three countries: Norway, Denmark and Croatia. The Prandi gang is expected in Croatia for this France – Qatar.
17:10 – What streaming broadcast for the France – Qatar match?
To follow France – Qatar in streaming on your smartphone, computer or tablet you will have only one choice. That of subscribing to a 100% digital subscription to beIN SPORTS CONNECT via MyCanal which will allow you to join beIN Sports 1.
17:05 – On which TV channel is France – Qatar broadcast?
As is the case for all the posters for this World Handball Championship, you will have one and only choice to see this France – Qatar. This poster will be broadcast by beIN Sports. You will therefore have to connect to beIN Sports 1.
5:00 p.m. – Hello everyone and welcome to this France – Qatar!
For its entry into this World Championship, France faces Qatar. This game will kick off at 6:00 p.m.
