Where to Watch Finland vs France in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers
- → Game to take place at Espoo Metro Areena, Espoo on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 18:30 Local Time (EET)
- → Form check: Finland ride the glow of a EuroBasket fourth-place finish with a sold-out home opener. France regroup after a rocky knockout exit but bring an experienced November core.
- → Context: First window, Group G (Finland, France, Belgium, Hungary). Last meeting was February 21, 2019, a 76–69 Finland win in Espoo.
Sold-out Espoo ready to roar for the Susijengi
This Finland group feels balanced and confident. Captain Sasu Salin will bring the shooting, Edon Maxhuni handles tempo, and wings Elias Valtonen and Olivier Nkamhoua give reliable scoring lanes.
Alexander Madsen’s size helps stabilize the glass, while rotation guards Henri Kantonen and Severi Kaukiainen keep possessions tidy. Expect a simple recipe: protect the ball, hunt clean catch-and-shoot looks, and feed off the crowd if stops come in bunches.
Les Bleus on the road, with options
Frédéric Fauthoux named a deep 14 for this window, and the backcourt experience shows. Andrew Albicy organizes, Nicolas Lang and Axel Bouteille space the floor, and Louis Labeyrie gives steady two-way minutes up front. Athletic wings Adam Mokoka and Yves Pons add energy, while Killian Tillie’s touch stretches defenses.
Notably, Matthew Strazel and Bodian Massa are slated to be available for the Espoo game, boosting creation and interior size. The plan is straightforward: take care of the ball, win the rebounding moments, and let the shooters settle early.
How to watch Finland vs France
Stream Finland vs France live from Espoo Metro Areena on Courtside 1891 and pick the Max Event Pass for this event window or go Max Annual for year-round access to the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers and other FIBA competitions. Regional availability and blackouts may apply.
