Netherlands vs. France: Time, Live Stream, Preview for World Cup 2018 Qualifying
The Netherlands welcome France to Amsterdam in World Cup 2018 qualifying on Monday, with the Oranje tied at the top of Group A with Les Bleus.
Both nations have four points from two matches, after Danny Blind's men defeated Belarus on Friday, and Didier Deschamps' team put Bulgaria to the sword.
The Dutch are desperate to make amends after a horrific Euro 2016 qualification campaign saw them miss the finals on French soil.
Both sides looked convincing in their last fixture, chalking up 4-1 victories as they collected maximum points at home.
Here is how you can watch the qualification tie:
Date: Monday, Oct. 10
Time: 2:45 p.m. ET/7:45 p.m. BST
Venue: Amsterdam Arena, Netherlands
TV Info: Fox Sports 1 (U.S.), ITV 4 (UK)
Live Stream: Fox Soccer 2Go, ITV Hub
Preview
In previous years, a contest between the Netherlands and France would comfortably grace a major tournament final, but the Dutch are playing catch-up with their continental rivals after a barren period under Blind.
As Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben reach the latter stages of their careers, the Netherlands have had to look to younger talent to take their places and replicate their match-winning habits that saw the country achieve third place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
A brace from Quincy Promes and strikes from Davy Klaassen and Vincent Janssen provided the tonic against Belarus, as the team recaptured the feeling of victory against a tricky opponent at De Kuip in Rotterdam.
The win ended a bad run of five defeats in a row at home dating back 16 months.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Janssen has been entrusted to provide the firepower his country needs, as the 22-year-old attempts to make a name for himself after switching to the Premier League.
The forward is yet to score for the north London club after nine appearances in the English league and UEFA Champions League, according to WhoScored.com, but he struck a stunning solo effort against Belarus—beating his marker and firing into the top corner with a world-class finish.
France arrive in Amsterdam in goalscoring form, with Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro dovetailing in spectacular fashion up front.
Both attackers were excellent against Bulgaria, sharing three goals as they linked with Dimitri Payet in the final third of the pitch.
The Atletico Madrid pair have found a unique chemistry in the early weeks of the campaign, and they have replicated their club bond as the experience of Gameiro complements the effervescence of Griezmann.
Sky Football shared Griezmann's effort against the Bulgarians:
The home team will believe they are on an upward trajectory after difficult times, but they are meeting an opponent with arguably the most in-form striker in the world in Griezmann.
The Netherlands have lacked confidence after the reign of Louis van Gaal ended in South America, and Blind is yet to find a true formula to bring back the good times.
Replacing Van Persie and Robben in the long term must be the key focus, but they will have to move through the gears to stop France, who have Paul Pogba at the heart of their midfield.
It's a match France should win, but they have a tendency to slip up when the task at hand appears straightforward.
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