Live Blog: Belgium vs France | UEFA Nations League
Belgium and France look to maintain their perfect starts in the UEFA Nations League after both securing victories on Matchday 1.
Both teams opened the tournament with victories. Belgium enjoyed an impressive start with a 2-0 road win over Italy, a result that put the Belgians at the top of the group on goal difference.
Belgium also enters the match in strong recent form, having won four of its last five competitive matches, including games during the 2026 World Cup.
France Will Be Without Kylian Mbappé
France also got off to a winning start after narrowly defeating Türkiye. However, the French side suffered a significant setback ahead of its second match.
Kylian Mbappé, who scored on Matchday 1, will be unavailable because of a knee injury. According to information published by Las Estrellas, the forward is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks.
His absence forces France to make changes in attack for its trip to Brussels. The French enter the match with three points and a +1 goal difference, while Belgium leads the group with the same number of points and a +2 goal difference.
A Matchup With Plenty of Recent History
The matchup also features a recent head-to-head record that favors France. The French have won four of their last five matches against Belgium, including major meetings at the 2018 World Cup, the 2021 Nations League and Euro 2024.
The two teams last met in October 2024, when France earned a 2-1 away victory on Belgian soil.
With Italy and Türkiye also competing in Group A1, three points in Brussels would allow either team to strengthen its position early in the league phase.
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Match Details
- Match: Belgium vs. France
- Competition: UEFA Nations League — League A, Group A1, Matchday 2
- Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
- Stadium: King Baudouin Stadium
- City: Brussels, Belgium
- Time: 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT
