Euro 2024: Austria-France, the likely lineups

Euro 2024: Austria-France, the probable formations

World runner-up France and number one favorite for the final victory makes its Euro 2024 debut on Monday evening at 9 p.m. at the Düsseldorf Arena against Austria, in the match valid for the first day of Group D of the European Championships. After victories over Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy and England, the Bleus also want to get off on the right foot.

In the attack Didier Deschamps relies on Dembelé, Mbappé and one between Giroud and Thuram. In midfield Rabiot along with Griezmann and Kanté, in defense Koundé and Theo Hernandez on the flanks, Upamecano in the center with either Saliba or Konaté.

Austria will line up with Arnautovic up front, supported by Laimer, Baumgartner and Sabitzer.

Austria-France, the probable lineups

AUSTRIA (4-2-3-1): Pentz; Mwene, Danso, Querfeld, Posch; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Laimer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Arnautovic. CT: Rangnick.

FRANCE (4-3-3): Maignan; Koundé, Konaté, Upamecano, Hernández; Griezmann, Kanté, Rabiot; Dembélé, Thuram, Mbappé. CT: Deschamps.