{"id":51164,"date":"2026-05-02T19:54:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T14:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=51164"},"modified":"2026-05-02T19:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T14:24:55","slug":"thomas-and-uber-cup-2026-india-vs-france-where-to-watch-full-squad-and-score-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/badminton\/thomas-uber-cup\/thomas-and-uber-cup-2026-india-vs-france-where-to-watch-full-squad-and-score-prediction\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomas and Uber Cup 2026: India vs France\u2013 Where to watch, full squad and score Prediction"},"content":{"rendered":"

The stakes couldn\u2019t be higher as India takes on France in a historic semi-final clash at the Thomas Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark. With both teams coming off dominant 3-0 quarter-final victories India over Chinese Taipei and France over Japan this tie promises high-octane badminton action. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Match Schedule & Where to Watch<\/h3>\n

The tie is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026<\/b>, starting at 6:00 PM local time<\/b> (9:30 PM IST).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Live Streaming<\/b> (India): Fans can catch the action live on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the BWF YouTube channel.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 TV Telecast<\/b>: In India, Sports18 and DD Sports are expected to broadcast the matches live.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

India vs. France: Full Line-up & Live Score Updates<\/h3>\n

A major blow for India is the absence of Lakshya Sen, who has been ruled out of the semi-final due to an elbow injury sustained during the quarter-finals. Ayush Shetty steps up to lead the singles charge.<\/p>\n

\u2022 MS 1 <\/b>\u2013 A. Shetty (IND) vs. C. Popov (FRA) at 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

\u2022 MS 2<\/b> \u2013 Kidambi S. (IND) vs. A. Lanier (FRA) at 6:50 PM<\/p>\n

\u2022 MS 3 <\/b>\u2013 Prannoy H. S. (IND) vs. T. Popov (FRA) at 7:40 PM<\/p>\n

\u2022 MD 1<\/b>\u2013 H. Amsakarunan \/ M. Arjun (IND) vs. E. Adam \/ L. Rossi (FRA) at 8:30 PM<\/p>\n

\u2022 MD 2 <\/b>\u2013 S. Rankireddy \/ C. Shetty (IND) vs. C. Popov \/ T. Popov (FRA) at 9:20 PM<\/p>\n

(Note: Match timings are subject to change based on the duration of preceding games.)<\/p>\n

Score Prediction<\/h3>\n

France is riding a wave of momentum after their \u201cBleu Brilliance\u201d performance against Japan. However, India\u2019s depth, even without Sen, remains formidable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Key Battle:<\/b> The third singles between veteran H.S. Prannoy and Toma Junior Popov could be the decider.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Doubles Advantage<\/b>: World No. 1 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are heavy favorites in the final rubber if the tie goes the distance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction: India to edge past France 3-2 in a nail-biting thriller to reach the final.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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