France vs Belgium LIVE, Euro 2024 Round Of 16: Kylian Mbappe Miss Chance, 3 Yellow Cards For France | FRA 0-0 BEL

France vs Belgium LIVE: No luck for Thuram

Thuram has received two of the best chances in this game but he was just not able to take the right position on both occasions. A missed header followed by getting blocked by the centre back – He will have to do better as France’s frontman.

France vs Belgium LIVE: Clear tactics

The tactics of both side have been very clear in the first half – direct attacking football by France and counter-attacks by Belgium. While the match has not seen any goal till now, the midfield battle has been quite interesting and that can end up deciding the winner.

France vs Belgium LIVE: Yellow card for Griezmann

A rash challenge by Antoine Griezmann on Jeremy Doku results in a yellow card. The resultant free-kick was a good one and it took a save from Maignon to deny De Bruyne. Rabiot also received a yellow card and he is out of the quarterfinals if France can qualify.

France vs Belgium LIVE: Bad finishing

The final pass has been missing quite clearly for France but their finishing has been worse. Both Mbappe and Griezmann had somewhat good chances but the end product was just not that good.

France vs Belgium LIVE: Some big changes

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco has made two changes from the goalless draw with Ukraine which ensured their passage to the knockout stage in Germany. Yannick Carrasco comes in for Youri Tielemans in midfield while Lois Openda replaces Leandro Trossard on the right flank.

France vs Belgium LIVE: Cagey battle

It has been a tight midfield battle between the sides till now with both sides looking to stamp their authority in the early minutes. France have been the side with more attacks but Belgium have concentrated on keeping their defensive structure in face of attacks,

France vs Belgium LIVE: Match is underway

The match is underway and this is going to be a big clash with respect to the competition. A positive start by both teams but no significant attack as of now.

France vs Belgium LIVE: Time for national anthems

The teams are out in the middle and it is time for the national anthems. We are just minutes away from a massive clash in Euro 2024 and it will be interesting to see which side emerges on top.

France vs Belgium LIVE: Belgium starting XI

Koen Casteels; Wout Faes, Jan Vertonghen, Arthur Theate; Timothy Castagne, Amadou Onana, Kevin De Bruyne (capt), Yannick Carrasco; Lois Openda, Romelu Lukaku, Jeremy Doku

France vs Belgium LIVE: France Starting XI

Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Theo Hernandez; Aurelien Tchouameni, N’Golo Kante, Antoine Griezmann, Adrien Rabiot; Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappe (capt)

France vs Belgium LIVE: Big return

Antoine Griezmann returns to France’s starting XI for their Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Belgium in Duesseldorf on Monday. Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann was dropped for Bradley Barcola by coach Didier Deschamps for France’s 1-1 draw with Poland, Les Bleus’ final Group C fixture. But the 33-year-old returns for Monday’s heavyweight contest, as Kylian Mbappe starts up front with what he called his “horrible” face mask protecting his broken nose.

France vs Belgium LIVE: Hello and welcome

Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the Euro 2024 Round of 16 encounter between France and Belgium. A heavyweight clash between two huge teams and the tournament will surely lose one of the favourites for the title tonight.