France to Host Albania in Friendly at Rennes as Euro 2016 Preparations Continue
The French Football Federation has confirmed that the national team will face Albania in a friendly match on November 14, with the game scheduled to take place at the Stade de La Route de Lorient in Rennes.
This fixture will mark the fifth friendly of the season for Les Bleus as they build momentum and cohesion ahead of hosting the UEFA European Championship in 2016.
Earlier in the international calendar, France will face a series of challenging matches, starting with a high-profile encounter against Spain at the Stade de France on September 4. This will be followed by an away game against Serbia in Belgrade on September 7, before returning to Saint-Denis to host Portugal on October 11. Just three days later, they will travel to Yerevan to face Armenia.
These friendlies are part of France’s strategic preparations as the nation gears up to welcome Europe’s top football teams in two years’ time. The matches offer valuable opportunities for manager Didier Deschamps to test his squad and integrate emerging talents alongside established stars.
Karim Benzema and his teammates will be eager to use these encounters to sharpen their form and foster team spirit ahead of the major tournament on home soil.
The November 14 game against Albania in Rennes will also provide fans in Brittany a chance to watch the national team in action outside the usual Paris venues.
As France continues to shape its squad, the upcoming friendlies will be closely watched by supporters and pundits alike, keen to assess the team’s readiness and tactical approach ahead of Euro 2016.
