Qualifiers World Cup 2014 Live Stream: Watch Online Stream of France Vs. Finland Qualifying Match At 2:30 PM ET

Sep 07, 2012 01:59 PM EDT
France National Soccer
France's national soccer team player Karim Benzema (C) runs with teammates during a training session at Clairefontaine, near Paris, September 3, 2012. France team gathers at their training camp in preparation for their Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Finland in Helsinki on September 7, 2012"

France will look to start their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a good start against Finland today at 2:30 p.m. ET.

France and Finland kick-off their roads to World Cup 2014 in Brazil with their opening match in Group I. France is the obvious favorite in this match, with considerably more firepower at new head coach Didier Deschamps' disposal.

Deschamps faces a fairly sizable injury list ahead of this game, led by Mathieu Debuchy and Bacary Sagna who've both struggled with their fitness this season.

Deschamps will also be no doubt annoyed that his captain and starting goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has played limited minutes as well after being transferred to Tottenham.

The midfielders will be the most important players in this match. France has several playmakers, including Samir Nasri, Yohan Cabaye and Jeremy Menez who can control a match with their passing, and ability to set up teammates with quality looks at goal.

It is crucial for Finland that these French midfielders are put under immediate pressure whenever they get on the ball.

If Finland hopes to complete in this group, a result against France would be a good way to start.

To watch the France vs. Finland live stream brought to you by EPSN3 click here.

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