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How to watch France vs Northern Ireland for free – TV channel, live stream and kick-off time:
- Kick-off time: The international friendly between France and Northern Ireland is scheduled to start at 8:10pm tonight. Because the match is taking place in France, this translates to a 9:10pm local kick-off time.
- Location: The high-profile fixture will be hosted at the Decathlon Arena Stade Pierre-Mauroy, which is located in Lille Metropole. The venue is welcoming the Northern Ireland squad back to French soil nearly a decade after their memorable Euro 2016 campaign.
- UK TV channel: Fans in the UK can watch the match live on BBC Three, with regional coverage also broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland. The pre-match build-up and live television coverage will start at 7:30pm, giving viewers 40 minutes of analysis before the action begins.
- Live stream information: If you prefer to stream the match online or through mobile applications, the entire event will be broadcast live via the BBC iPlayer app. Alternatively, UK residents can access the stream through the BBC Sport website on desktop computers or by using the dedicated BBC Sport mobile application.
- How to watch in the US: Fans tuning in from the United States can watch the live broadcast of this international friendly on Fox Sports. Streaming options for US viewers are available through the Fox Sports app or online via FoxSports.com, provided you log in with your active television provider credentials.
- UK radio coverage: If you want to listen to the match on the radio, live audio commentary will be broadcast across the UK on BBC Radio 5 Live. Regional listeners can also tune into BBC Radio Ulster, with both stations launching their live radio match programming from 8pm.
- France team news: Manager Didier Deschamps has been handed a double boost after confirming William Saliba and Ousmane Dembele are available for the match. The national team boss announced that all 26 players in his squad are fit for the friendly.
- Northern Ireland team news: Manager Michael O’Neill has named a competitive squad as they look to build on their recent 1-0 win against Guinea. There are no major new injury concerns reported for this fixture, and young striker Callum Marshall could lead the attacking line against the former world champions.
- Head-to-head record: This evening marks the first time these two nations have faced each other in over 27 years. In their last historic encounter back in 1999, reigning world champions France secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Northern Ireland in a match played in Belfast.
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