France will continue their journey at the 2024 Summer Olympics when they face Guinea in a crunch Group A fixture on Saturday night.
The tournament hosts got off to a flawless start on Wednesday, defeating the United States 3-0 in a performance that has cemented their status as favourites for the Gold Medal.
Guinea, meanwhile, suffered a 2-1 loss in their opening match against New Zealand, so they must bounce back here and get something from the game to have a good chance of making it to the next round.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
France U23 vs Guinea U23 kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, July 27, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 8 pm BST |
| Venue: | Allianz Riviera |
The 2024 Olympics match between France U23 and Guinea U23 will be played at Allianz Riviera in Nice, France.
It will kick off at 8 pm BST on Saturday, July 27, in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch France U23 vs Guinea U23 online - TV channels & live streams
In the UK, the 2024 Olympics match between France U23 and Guinea U23 will be available to watch and stream online live through Eurosport 5 and discovery+.
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Team news & squads
France U23 team news
Head coach Thierry Henry may not feel the need to change much after his side won so convincingly in their opening match which means we could see France line up with the same starting XI.
France will operate with a 4-3-1-2 setup, spearheaded by two of their overage stars in Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette and Crystal Palace marksman Jean-Philippe Mateta, the former of whom got onto the scoresheet against the USA.
Bayern Munich's new boy Michael Olise should start just behind the duo after grabbing a goal and an assist in the last game, while Borussia Monchengladbach's Manu Kone is the standout name in midfield.
France U23 possible XI: Restes; Sildillia, Lukeba, Bade, Truffert; Millot, Kone, Chotard; Olise; Mateta, Lacazette
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Nkambadio, Restes |
| Defenders: | Lukeba, Truffert, Sildillia, Magassa, Locko, Bade |
| Midfielders: | Doue, Millot, Chotard, Kone, Akliouche |
| Forwards: | Olise, Kalimuendo, Lacazette, Mateta, Cherki |
Guinea U23 team news
Guinea are expected to make a few changes, particularly at the back after a defensive lapse against New Zealand. Defender Ibrahima Cissé will be hoping to hold down the fort in defence.
All three of Guinea's overage players are in midfield ranks, including former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita and Amadou Diawara.
Guinea U23 possible XI: Sylla; Cisse, Diawara, Oulare, Keita; N. Keita, Toure; Balde, Camara, Diallo; Bah
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Sylla, Keita, Diakhaby |
| Defenders: | Oulare, Cisse, Soumah, Keita, Camara, Doucoure |
| Midfielders: | Keita, Diawara, Ilaix, Camara, Toure, Bangoura, Kourouma |
| Forwards: | Balde, Camara, Camara, Bah, Diallo, Fofana |
Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first encounter between these two nations in all competitions.