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REIGNING World champions France are scheduled to take on Denmark in the standout tie of Group D.Les Bleus famously fought hard to beat Croatia in a action packed final four years ago.
France beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 World Cup finalCredit: EPA
Christian Eriksen marked his return with a brilliant strike against SerbiaCredit: Getty
The French then continued their dominance on the international stage by securing a Nations League triumph in 2021.
But they now come up against a determined Denmark side who had a very impressive Euro 2020 despite the tragedy of Christian Eriksen collapsing on the pitch.
And the Danes are no strangers to grinding out a win against France as it something they have already achieved within the last calendar year.
What time does France vs Denmark kick off?

France’s mouth-watering clash with Denmark will take place on Saturday, November 26.
It is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time – 6pm local time.
Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar is the designated venue for this fixture and it can host approximately 40,000 supporters.
Andreas Cornelius’ double was enough to see the Danes pull off a shock victory over France when the sides last met in June.

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What TV channel is France vs Denmark on and can it be live streamed?

France vs Denmark will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
The ITV hub is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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TUNISIA are scheduled to take on Australia in their second 2022 Qatar World Cup encounter.The Carthage Eagles landed a spot in football’s biggest cup competition by scraping past African rivals Mali over two legs.
Tunisia landed a World Cup spot at the expense of MaliCredit: Getty
Australia qualified for the World Cup after beating Peru in a penalty shoot-outCredit: AFP
And they’ll be determined to at least go one step further than their 2018 campaign which saw them finish third behind Belgium and England in Group G.
However, the Aussie’s fourth place group finish during the Russian World Cup edition could spur them on in the same manor as Tunisia.
But the Socceroos haven’t managed to secure a World Cup knock-out spot since 2006.
What time does Tunisia vs Australia kick off?

Tunisia will be taking on Australia in the second set of Group D fixtures on Saturday, November 26.
It is scheduled to kick off at 10am UK time – 12pm local time.
Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host a capacity of 40,000 fans.
The Tunisian’s came out on top when the sides last met way back in a 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup clash.

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What TV channel is Tunisia vs Australia on and can it be live streamed?

Tunisia vs Australia will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
The BBC iPlayer app is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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Can I watch Tunisia vs Australia for FREE?
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NETHERLANDS will take on South American outfit Ecuador in their second Group A clash – and Oranje fans will be expecting three points.Holland failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup leaving the entire world stunned due to their unbelievable squad.
Cody Gakpo has attracted the attention of big clubs including Arsenal and Man UnitedCredit: Getty
Ecuador held Brazil to a 1-1 draw where Alisson controversially avoided a red cardCredit: EPA
But their new range of talent such as Frankie de Jong and Cody Gakpo has led people to believe that they could be the dark horses of the tournament.
And Netherlands will be backed to get the job done against an Ecuadorian side who haven’t made it out the group stages since 2006.
However, the South American nation have held both Brazil and Argentina to 1-1 draws this calendar year.
What time does Netherlands vs Ecuador kick off?

Netherlands’ second Group A clash against Ecuador will happen on Friday, November 25.
It is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time – 6pm local time.
Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the designated venue for this match and it can host approximately 45,516 fans.
Netherlands failed to beat Ecuador in 2014 as the game ended 1-1.

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What TV channel is Netherlands vs Ecuador on and can it be live streamed?

Netherlands vs Ecuador will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
The ITV hub is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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Can I watch Netherlands vs Ecuador for FREE?
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QATAR continue their World Cup journey with a tough encounter against the kings of Africa – Senegal.Bayern Munich ace Sadio Mane inspired the Lions to their first ever AFCON triumph in February.
Sadio Mane’s penalty fired Senegalese to their first AFCON winCredit: Rex
And head coach Aliou Cisse will be hoping the Senegalese talisman can somehow do the same in football’s biggest cup competition.
However, Senegal need to navigate their way over a tricky second hurdle first in Qatar with the tournament being on their home soil.
But the African giants are expected to come out on top as Senegal have a whole host of world class talent amongst their squad.
What time does Qatar vs Senegal kick off?

Qatar’s second World Cup clash against Senegal will take place on Friday, November 25.
It is scheduled to kick off at 1pm UK time – 3pm local time.
Al Thumama Stadium in Al Thumama, Qatar is the allocated arena for this fixture and it hold a capacity of around 40,000.
This will be Qatar’s first ever encounter with the AFCON winners Senegal.

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What TV channel is Qatar vs Senegal on and can it be live streamed?

Qatar vs Senegal will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
The BBC iPlayer app is available to download onto your mobile or preferred tablet device.

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Can I watch Qatar vs Senegal for FREE?

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URUGUAY begin their 2022 Qatar World Cup journey with a tough test against Asian giants South Korea.La Celeste were unfortunate to come up against the eventual winners France at the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals stage.
Luis Suarez failed to guide Uruguay past 2018 World Cup winners FranceCredit: EPA
Son Heung-min’s 2018 strike against Germany wasn’t enough to send South Korea throughCredit: AFP or licensors
Goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann was enough to send the Urguyan’s home early following a hard fought campaign.
However, Diego Alonso will be hoping that the French defeat can give his side that fire in their belly this time round – especially all-time top goal scorer Luis Suarez whose club future is up in the air.
But first, Uruguay have to navigate Son Heung-min and co who are determined to make it out of the group stages for the first time since 2010.
What time does Uruguay vs South Korea kick off?

Uruguay are all set to take go up against South Korea on Thursday, November 24.
It is scheduled to kick off at 1pm UK time – 3pm local time.
Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar is the designated arena for this encounter and it can host around 45,350 fans.
South Korea scraped a 2-1 win when the sides last met in an 2018 friendly but haven’t won any of the other seven games before that.

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What TV channel is Uruguay vs South Korea on and can it be live streamed?

Uruguay vs South Korea will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
The BBC iPlayer app is available to download onto your mobile or preferred tablet device.

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Can I watch Uruguay vs South Korea for FREE?
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SWITZERLAND open up their 2022 Qatar World Cup campaign against African giants Cameroon.The Swiss scraped through the 2018 group stages finishing runners up to five-time champions Brazil.
Granit Xhaka was unable to guide the Swiss through the last 16 in the 2018 World CupCredit: Getty – Contributor
Cameroon’s last World Cup game was a 3-1 defeat to Brazil in 2014Credit: AP:Associated Press
Only to be sent home by Swedish attacker Emil Forsberg’s 66th minute deflected effort in the round of 16.
But Granit Xhaka and co will be determined to not let lightning doesn’t strike twice despite them being paired in the same group with Brazil once again.
However, their first encounter against serial AFCON winners Cameroon could be a tough one as they’ll be hungry to make up for not being involved in the Russian World Cup edition.
What time does Switzerland vs Cameroon kick off?

Switzerland’s opening clash with Cameroon will take place on Thursday, November 24.
It is scheduled to kick off at 10am UK time – 12pm local time.
Al Wakrah Sports Complex in Al Wakrah, Qatar is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host around 40,000 spectators.
This will be the first time these two countries encounter each other competitively.

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What TV channel is Switzerland vs Cameroon on and can it be live streamed?

Switzerland vs Cameroon will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
The ITV hub is available to download onto your mobile or proffered tablet device.

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Can I watch Switzerland vs Cameroon for FREE?
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BRAZIL will be looking to become six-time world champions as they take on Serbia in their opening game at Qatar 2022. The Brazilians haven’t won a World Cup since their historic fifth tournament victory in South Korea and Japan in 2002.
Brazil will be one of the favourites to triumph in QatarCredit: AFP
Mitrovic scored the winner vs Portugal to send Serbia to the World CupCredit: Reuters
Neymar has carried the hopes of a nation on his shoulders since his rise to prominence in 2013.
And in 2014, Brazil had the chance to win their home tournament but were unceremoniously thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the semi-final.
In Russia four years ago, they were beaten 2-1 in the quarter-finals by Belgium.
Serbia will be looking to cause an upset, however, and they’ve got in-form Fulham striker Alekdandr Mitrovic in their ranks and hoping to cause havoc.
When is Brazil vs Serbia?

Brazil’s clash with Serbia will take place on Thursday, November 24.
The game will kick off at 7pm UK time.
Brazil vs Serbia will be held at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail.
The last time the two sides played was in the 2018 World Cup in the group stages, incidentally, and Brazil won 2-0.

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What tv channel is it and can it be live streamed?

Brazil vs Serbia will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

Can I watch for FREE?
Yes, the game is available to watch for FREE in the UK, so long as you have a TV licence. More

PORTUGAL face Ghana in their first clash at the World Cup as Cristiano Ronaldo sets out to win football’s most coveted prize.Ronaldo won Euro 2016 as Portugal captain but he’s still looking for major success in the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo is still looking to win his very first World CupCredit: Getty
Ghana qualified for the 2022 World Cup with a win over NigeriaCredit: AP
They were knocked out of the 2018 tournament in Russia at the round of 16 stage, losing 2-1 to Uruguay.
And with time running out for Ronaldo on the international stage, this is likely his last chance to win it all.
Ghana will also be looking to put a showing in similar to their 2010 heroics, when they reached the quarter-finals.
But they couldn’t be up against a tougher task in their first group game against Ronaldo and Co.
When is Portugal vs Ghana?

Portugal’s clash with Ghana will take place on Thursday, November 24.
The game will kick off from 4pm UK time.
Portugal vs Ghana will be held at Stadium 947 in Qatar’s capital Doha.
The two sides have played each other once before – at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and the game finished 2-1 to Portugal.

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What TV channel is it and can it be live streamed?

Portugal vs Ghana will be shown live on ITV 1 in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the ITV Hub, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

Can I watch for FREE?
Yes, the game is available to watch for FREE in the UK, so long as you have a TV licence. More