How to watch France vs. Germany basketball match on August 2: schedule, channel, live stream from the Paris Olympics

Friday’s deciding match between France and Germany will determine the winner of men’s basketball Group B at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Both teams are unbeaten in their first two group games, and both are strong contenders. But France’s near-miss with Japan on Tuesday — forced into overtime by Rui Hachimura’s ejection and a four-point game — adds extra significance to the matchup.

As gold medal contenders, the French team could solidify its position by dominating Germany and securing Group B. Meanwhile, Germany are riding a wave of confidence thanks to significant victories over Japan and Brazil and a triumphant run at last year’s FIBA ​​World Cup.

France and Germany have faced each other 11 times in their history, with the French team, known as Les Blues, winning seven times. However, in their group stage clash at the 2022 European Championship, Germany emerged victorious with a convincing 76-63 victory over France. With such a mixed history, Friday’s clash promises to be an electrifying battle.

How can you watch the 2024 Olympic basketball match between France and Germany on TV?

The France-Germany match will not be broadcast live on TV, but will be available to watch live on Peacock and Fubo.

When and where will the France vs. Germany basketball match take place during the 2024 Olympic Games?

The match is scheduled for Friday, August 2, at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France.

What time is the France-Germany match scheduled to start at the 2024 Olympic Games?

The match is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (12:00 p.m. Pacific Time).

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Teams for France vs. Germany

France squad

Victor Wembanyama

Rudy Gobert

Bilal Coulibaly

Nicolas Batum

Andrzej Albicki

Isaiah Cordina

Nando de Cola

Evan Fournier

Mathias Lessor

Frank Ntilikina

Matthew Strazel

Guerschon Yabusele

Roasting room in Germany

Dennis Schroder

Franz Wagner

Moritz Wagner

Daniel Theis

Isaac Bonga

Oscar da Silva

Niels Giffey

Maodo Lo

Andreas Obst

Jan Thiemann

Nick Weiler-Babb

Jan Voigtmann

Victor Wembanyama played a key role in France’s match on Tuesday, leading the country to a narrow victory with an impressive performance — 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. His eight-minute absence from the pitch was a difficult period for the French, something they probably can’t risk against Germany.

Dennis Schroder has been a top-tier defender in international play. In Tuesday’s game against Brazil, he expertly commanded the game, scoring 20 points, dishing out six assists and steals while shooting 7-of-13. Against France, which lacks depth at defender, Schroder is clearly the better player in this matchup.

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