France and the Netherlands will clash off at Stade de France in Paris today, March 24, 2023, in the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers. Here, you will find the confirmed lineups of both teams that will appear in this Group B Matchday 1 soccer game.
This will be their 29th overall meeting. No surprises here as France are the obvious favorites in head-to-head clashes, having celebrated a victory on 14 occasions so far; the Netherlands have won 11 times to this day, while the remaining three matches have ended in a draw.
Their last match was played on November 16, 2018, and it ended in a 2-0 win for the Oranje in the UEFA Nations League. It promises to be an even more exciting clash as these two countries clash for the first time since then, this time in the qualification stage for the 2024 European Championship.
France lineup
After Hugo Lloris retired as France's goalkeeper, Kylian Mbappe has been designated the new captain, while Antoine Griezmann has been chosen as vice-captain. Injuries have forced out both Wesley Fofana and William Saliba.
Therefore, with Dayot Upamecano, central defender spots were contested by the likes of Ibrahima Konate, Axel Disasi, and Jean-Clair Todibo. Konate gets the call. Meanwhile, Mike Maignan starts between the posts. In addition, for the foreseeable future, Jordan Veretout, Youssouf Fofana, and Khephren Thuram will be benched in favor of Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot.
France starting lineup against the Netherlands: Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konate, Jules Kounde, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Antoine Griezmann, Kingsley Coman, Randal Kolo Muani and Kylian Mbappe.
Netherlands lineup
Donyell Malen and Joey Veerman replaced Frenkie de Jong and Steven Bergwijn in the Netherlands' 25-man roster after both players withdrew due to injury. However, Veerman and four other teammates are out against France because of a virus: Cody Gakpo, Matthijs de Ligt, Sven Botman and Bart Verbruggen.
Lutsharel Geertruida starts at center back alongside captain Virgil van Dijk as Ronald Koeman is anticipated to transition from the 3-4-1-2 configuration used often under Van Gaal to a four-man defense. Wijnaldum, who was forced to miss the World Cup with an injury, has rejoined the team and will start in central midfield. There are three debuts for the Netherlands: Xavi Simons, Kenneth Taylor and Geertruida.
Netherlands starting lineup against France: Jasper Cillessen, Nathan Ake, Virgil van Dijk, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jurrien Timber, Georginio Wijnaldum, Kenneth Taylor, Marten de Roon, Xavi Simons, Steven Berghuis and Memphis Depay.
