On Wednesday, November 23, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar, the defending champions France and Australia will square off in the first match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign. Beginning at 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time, the game is slated to begin (IST).
After a dismal performance in the UEFA Nations League A, where they were unable to advance past the group stage, the French national team enters the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with low expectations. They only managed one victory, against Austria, in the six games played during the group stage. The other five games were lost, drawn, or lost by a single goal.
France vs Australia Prediction
Even though France is blessed with an abundance of football talent, several important players won’t be available for the FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud will have to step up and take on the goal-scoring responsibilities now that Karim Benzema is out for the duration of the competition.
Australia has experienced its fair share of spectacular World Cup moments in the past, but to make an impact this year, it will have to work extremely hard. France should be able to win this game because they are currently the better squad.
Prediction: France to win
Match Details
| Match | FIFA World Cup |
| Team | France vs Australia |
| Date | 22nd Nov 2022 |
| Time | 12:30 am IST |
| Venue | AI Janoub Stadium |
| Live Streaming | Sports 18 |
Head-To-Head
- Total matches played: 2
- France won: 2
- Australia won: 0
- Tie: 0
France vs Australia lineup
France lineup;
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Aurelien Tchouameni
- Antoine Griezmann
- Kylian Mbappe
- Olivier Giroud
- Alphonse Areola
- Dayot Upamecano
- Benjamin Pavard
- Ibrahima Konate
- William Saliba
- Adrien Rabiot
Australia lineup;
- Mathew Leckie
- Riley McGree
- Ajdin Hrustic
- Jackson Irvine
- Mitchell Duke
- Martin Boyle
- Andrew Redmayne
- Joel King
- Nathaniel Atkinson
- Kye Rowles
- Thomas Deng
Betting Tips
- Who will win the toss: France
- Who will win the match: France
France vs Australia where to watch the live coverage?
Australia versus France A match from the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be broadcast on the Indian Sports 18 and Sports 18 channels.