The two national teams have already clinched UEFA European Championship spots and are set to clash in Lille on Tuesday evening, bringing a sense of anticipation to a friendly with real meaning on the calendar.
France and Scotland meet this Wednesday in Lille for an international exhibition that carries the weight of recent qualification drama and a hunger to showcase their progress on the international stage.
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Both sides have secured their places in the next European Championship. France sealed qualification by beating the Netherlands 2-1 in a tightly contested affair, while Scotland’s campaign looked precarious after a loss to Spain. However, their path to the tournament was secured when Spain defeated Norway in Oslo last Sunday, tipping the scales in Scotland’s favor as the group moved toward its conclusion.
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In Spain, no broadcaster has taken the rights for this match, so live TV or streaming options are unavailable there. Viewers in South America can watch the game on ESPN and via the streaming service Star+. Additionally, the social platforms of the French and Scottish football associations are expected to post clips, highlights, and quick summaries in the hours ahead, giving fans a chance to catch the best moments even without a formal broadcast window.
POSSIBLE ALIGNMENTS OF FRANCE VS. SCOTLAND
A probable France XI could feature Mike Maignan; Benjamin Pavard, Ibrahima Konate, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez; Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni; Antoine Griezmann, Kingsley Coman, Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappé.
Scotland’s likely starting XI might include Angus Gunn; Aaron Hickey, Ryan Porteous, Jack Hendry, Scott McKenna, Kenny McLean; Scott McTominay, Callum McGregor, John McGinn, Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes.