Frank Christian
This week, France resumes its UEFA Nations League journey against Israel in Budapest, Hungary.
After a defeat to Italy (3-1) at home, France bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Belgium during the September games. Meanwhile, Israel has struggled, losing their first two matches in League A Group 2.
Head coach Didier Deschamps faces some challenges with captain Kylian Mbappe absent from the squad for rest and Antoine Griezmann recently retiring from international football. In addition, Dayot Upamecano is sidelined due to injury, and Marcus Thuram faces a fitness concern, suggesting France’s squad may look different when they take the field at the Bozsik Arena.
Below are the latest updates on team news and predicted lineups for this match.
Predicted Lineups: Israel vs. France
Israel put up a good fight in their matches against Belgium and Italy, but coach Ran Ben Simon has made several adjustments to the squad following their 2-1 loss to Italy.
Veteran defender Eli Dasa returns to the squad after missing the September fixtures. Doron Leidner from Zurich may take the left-back position. Young talent Oscar Gloukh is likely to feature as a No. 10 alongside Liel Abada from Charlotte FC and standout winger Manor Solomon, who is currently loaned to Leeds United from Tottenham.
Tai Baribo, who has scored nine goals and provided two assists in 19 matches for Philadelphia Union, could potentially earn his first appearance in the Nations League.
Israel’s predicted XI (4-2-3-1, left to right): Gerafi (GK) — Jehezkel, Nachmias, Shlomo, Leidner — Abu Fani, Kanichowsky — Abada, Gloukh, Solomon — Baribo
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Yoav Gerafi, Shareef Keuof, Omri Glazer
Defenders: Doron Leidner, Denny Gropper, Eli Dasa, Idan Nachmias, Raz Shlomo, Ilay Faingold, Matan Baltaxa
Midfielders: Mahmoud Jaber, Ethane Azoulay, Dor Peretz, Dolev Haziza, Gavriel Kanichowsky, Omri Gandelman, Dan Biton, Mohammad Abu Fani, Eliel Peretz, Ramzi Safuri
Forwards: Tai Baribo, Dor Turgerman, Oscar Gloukh, Anan Khalaili, Manor Solomon, Liel Abada
France’s offense will also see changes, with Kylian Mbappe out for additional rest and Antoine Griezmann having retired from international play.
Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea aims to make his first international appearance in a year, given that Marcus Thuram must manage a slight injury. Additionally, Loic Bade from Sevilla may debut after stepping in for the injured Dayot Upamecano.
Warren Zaire-Emery returns as a midfield option and could start in the absence of N’Golo Kante.
France’s predicted XI (4-3-3, left to right): Maignan (GK) — Koude, Saliba, Konate, Hernandez — Zaire-Emery, Fofana, Camavinga — Dembele, Nkunku, Barcola
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola, Mike Maignan, Brice Samba
Defenders: Jonathan Clauss, Lucas Digne, Wesley Fofana, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Loic Bade
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana, Matteo Guendouzi, Manu Kone, Aurelien Tchouameni, Warren Zaire-Emery
Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, Christopher Nkunku, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram
Match Timing: Israel vs. France
The UEFA Nations League match is scheduled at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest, Hungary, with kickoff set for Thursday, October 10 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates to different time zones:
| Date | Kickoff Time | |
| USA | Thurs, Oct. 10 | 2:45 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Thurs, Oct. 10 | 2:45 p.m. ET |
| Australia | Fri, Oct. 11 | 5:45 a.m. AEDT |
| UK | Thurs, Oct. 10 | 7:45 p.m. BST |
| India | Fri, Oct. 11 | 12:15 a.m. IST |
How to Watch: Israel vs. France
Here’s where to catch the UEFA Nations League action from various regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | TUDN USA | Fubo, ViX, TUDN |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK | — | — |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | Sony LIV, JioTV |
