Belgium vs France LIVE - Predicted line-ups - Nations League 21/22

The second semi-final of the Nations League takes place this Thursday night, as Belgium face France at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy. Spain booked their place in the final on Wednesday after beating Italy 2-1, so the winner of Belgium vs France will face La Roja on Sunday night, with the loser set to play Italy in the third-place play-off on Sunday afternoon. Stay with us for build-up to Belgium vs France and then updates from the match itself, which gets underway at 19:45 BST.

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This is the start of our live blog for Belgium vs France. We'll have build-up and preview news here and then minute-by-minute updates once the ball gets rolling, with the entries nearest the top being the most recent.

16:45 BST: Belgium vs France preview

Amajor clash awaits in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday night, as Belgium face France at the Juventus Stadium.

The two sides last met in the semi finals of the 2018 World Cup where a Samuel Umtiti header sent Les Blues to the final, which they went on to win.

The same coaches remain on either dugout, even though both Roberto Martinez and Didier Deschamps had disappointing Euro 2020 campaigns last summer. The Belgians were eliminated by eventual winners Italy in the quarter finals while the French outfit suffered a shock exit at the hands of Switzerland in the round of 16.

With the spotlight very much on both coaches for different reasons, passage to the final of the Nations League, and eventually winning it, would alleviate some doubt that pursues them.

Belgium vs France predicted line-ups

Belgium's predicted line-up: Thibaut Courtois; Toby Alderweireld, Jason Denayer, Jan Vertonghen; Timothy Castagne, Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Thorgan Hazard; Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard.

France's predicted line-up: Hugo Lloris; Dayot Upamecano, Raphael Varane, Presnel Kimpembe, Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Digne; Paul Pogba, Adrien Rabiot; Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema.

Belgium vs France: When does it start?

The big game on Thursday night kicks off at 20:45 CEST. That's 19:45 BST for those in the UK, while the kick-off time will be 14:45 EDT for those watching on from the east coast of the USA.

Belgium vs France: Where to watch it?

Football fans in the United Kingdom can watch Belgium vs France on Sky Sports on Thursday night. Meanwhile, those in the USA can tune in through ESPN2, UniMas, TUDN, fuboTV, Sling Orange, Hulu + Live TV and Vidgo.