Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of Kazakhstan's clash with France in World Cup qualifying. Kick off from the Astana Arena is at 2pm.

Pogba finds a bit of space and looks for Martial in the area, but the striker is crowded out. Kazakhstan have only conceded 19 goals in 13 games, which shows their improvement.

France have had 61% of the ball so far but the hosts are making the most of what they've had. No real chances yet.

Kazakhstan have been impressive so far. They are not lying down. France will have to work hard today.

France knock the ball around at the back and Lloris loses control momentarily. He clears just before Fedin can close him down, but that is a let off.

Kazakhstan win the ball back and try to break. Fedin wins a free kick after a foul by Thomas Lemar. Lloris saves.

France dominating the ball here, just feeling their way in. The surface is artificial, which could be a challenge for the visitors.

Kazakhstan get us underway!

With just minutes to go until kick off, I've just had some technical difficulties. Apologies, but we are ready! 2nd against 122nd in the world is moments away.

It is also a huge afternoon for Ousmane Dembele. Injuries and questions over his attitude and consistency have marred his time in Barcelona so far, but he seems to have turned a corner at Camp Nou. Canm he take his good form onto the international stage?

It would be a huge shock if Les Bleus do not win this one comfortably this afternoon, and it shows their immense strength in depth that they are able to keep Raphael Varane and Mbappe on the bench.

France were held to a draw in their opening game against Ukraine at the Stade de France on Wednesday. They'll be keen to get a first win, but luckily, Bosnia and Herzegovina were held by Finland in the other Group D game. This is Kazakhstan's opener.

Here are the Kazakhstan players training yesterday. What an afternoon they have in store, hosting the world Champions.

Kazakhstan set up as follows: Mokin; Bystrov; Erlanov, Malyi, Alip, Valiullin; Muzhikov, Tagybergen, Vassiljev, Nurgaliev; Fedin.

France start like this, with no Mbappe. Manchester United's Anthony Martial leads the line.