Where to watch France vs. Brazil 2024 Paris Olympics basketball game? TV schedule, online streams and more (July 27)

Two contrasting reputations clash as hosts and favourites to clinch a medal, France face off against Brazil, a side have known for producing unexpected upsets in their opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The pressure on France to perform will be far more than their visitors. As the host nations, they will look to give their fans something to be proud of.

Awash with a plethora of fantastic players, with so much depth and versatility, France are without a shadow of a doubt the best team on paper in the group and should be targeting a medal as a must. The lineup of Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Nicolas Batum, Guerschon Yabusele and Evan Fournier will frighten any team, and they are expected to score a huge number of points in this year's competition.

The Selecao have thoroughly embraced the underdog tag and battled their way through FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament final to Paris. They will look to make a positive impression on the global stage once again after eight years.

Unlike their opponents, the young Brazil will not have the luxury of a number of world best stars. With just one current NBA player Gui Santos in the roster along with former first-round pick Bruno Caboclo, the Selecao will rely on team chemistry to get past the group that’s labelled as "Group of Death". Interestingly, both nations have secured three Olympic medals each, with France claiming three silvers and Brazil three bronzes.

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When and where is France vs. Brazil Paris 2024 Olympic opening game?

The Paris 2024 Olympic opening game will tip off at 20:45 ET — 17:15 local time (GMT+2) — at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France, on July 27. If the scores are level after four quarters, there will be five minutes of overtime. Additional five-minute overtimes will continue until a winner is determined.

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How to watch France vs. Brazil Paris 2024 Olympics game on TV?

For fans in the United States, the 2024 Olympic Games will be extensively covered across NBC's family of channels, including NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC and Golf Channel. The basketball coverage will begin one hour before the tipoff. French-language broadcasts will be available on France Télévisions, while Brazilian fans can watch on Globo.

France vs. Brazil Paris 2024 Olympics game livestreaming

The France vs. Brazil game can also be watched live on streaming networks such as CNBC, FuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu and Peacock. The Peacock subscription costs $8 per month, with an annual plan available for $80.

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France vs. Brazil: One player to watch

One of the most recognisable faces of the whole Games, let alone just this matchup, is Victor Wembanyama — and for good reason. The 20-year-old basketball sensation has a superb record for his national side, winning silver at the FIBA U16 European Championship and FIBA U19 World Cup.

He will be their main man for the tournament if the hosts are to taste success. The biggest reason is his license to roam free on both ends of the court, which allows him to influence the game as much as possible.

Along with him, the likes of Rudy Gobert, Nicolas Batum and Guerschon Yabusele, one can't see anything but a home win. Having said that, this could go down as one the greatest upsets of all time, as Brazil look to create an anticlimax, and who better to conduct such a miracle than a nation that has already achieved a similar feat in their last official game against Latvia.