The FIFA Matchday towards March’s end features one of its most captivating friendly between world champions France and Germany. This preview explores the confirmed starting lineups for both sides, underlining the anticipated intensity and competitiveness of the game. It points to a tightly contested duel that might unfold more evenly matched than first expected.

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The clash between France and Germany is set to be a standout fixture in this March window. France, with its recent track record of impressive victories, seeks to extend its winning legacy by further enriching its trophy cabinet.

Germany, on the other hand, aims to recover from a phase of underwhelming results. They view this match as a pivotal moment to shift gears and initiate a new era of triumphs. Both teams are eager to enter Euro 2024 in peak form, making this encounter a valuable test of their prowess.

France’s lineup

France’s starting lineup: Brice Samba, Jules Kounde, Benjamin Pavard, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Hernandez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Adrien Rabiot, Ousmane Dembele, Marcus Thuram and Kylian Mbappe.

Germany’s lineup

Germany’s starting lineup: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Antonio Rüdiger, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Robert Andrich, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Toni Kroos, Ilkay Gündogan and Kai Havertz.