The USMNT start their 2024 Paris Olympic Games with a tough test up against host nation France in a Group A opener on July 24.
Thierry Henry’s France are amongst the favourites to go on and clinch a gold medal in the tournament but the USMNT will be confident of at least securing a quarterfinal spot in the French capital.
On the back of Euro 2024 and the Copa America, fans of both sides will be hoping for glory, with veteran defender Walker Zimmerman captaining the US and France’s squad including former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette and new Bayern Munich star Michael Olise.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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USMNT vs. France live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this 2024 Olympics match in the US:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | USA Network | Fubo, NBC Sports app/website, Peacock |
USA: This game is available for live broadcast on NBC’s USA Network. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which offers a FREE trial, and Peacock.
What time does USMNT vs. France kick off?
This 2024 Olympics match takes place at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, France and kicks off on Wednesday, July 24 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the US:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Jul. 24 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Jul. 24 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Jul. 24 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Jul. 24 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Alaska ST | Wed, Jul. 24 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Wed, Jul. 24 | 9:00 a.m. |
USMNT vs France lineups, team news
US head coach Marko Mitrovic will lead on the experience of Zimmerman in defence with Miles Robinson crossing over from the Copa America squad.
Duncan McGuire could be one to watch in attack on the back of scoring 20 goals across his last season and a half with MLS side Orlando City.
USMNT predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Schulte (GK) โ Harriel, Zimmerman, Robinson, Wiley โ Busio, Tessmann, Booth โ Parades, McGuire, Aaronson.
France will be led by legendary former Les Bleus star Thierry Henry at the tournament with new Bayern Munich signing Michael Olise joined by overage trio Alexandre Lacazette, Loic Bade and Jean-Phillipe Mateta.
France predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Nkambadio (GK) โ Sildillia, Bade, Magassa, Truffert โ Doue, Millot, Kone โ Olise, Lacazette, Cherki.
