LIVE BLOG: France vs Belgium | UEFA Nations League
France hosts Belgium in Paris with the top spot in Group A1 at stake, just one week after securing a narrow victory in Brussels.
France Looks to Defend the Top Spot in Paris
The UEFA Nations League continues this Monday, October 5, with one of the most anticipated matches of Matchday 4. France hosts Belgium at the Stade de France in a matchup that could prove decisive in the battle for first place in Group A1.
The team coached by Zinédine Zidane enters the match at the top of the group with seven points, following two wins and one draw. The French side will have an opportunity to extend its advantage against its closest challenger, with Belgium sitting just behind on six points after three matchdays.
The two national teams know each other well and do not have to look far back to remember their most recent meeting. Just one week ago, France defeated the Red Devils 1-0 in Brussels thanks to an 88th-minute goal from Michael Olise.
The setting now shifts to Saint-Denis, where the hosts will look to repeat that result and take another important step toward securing the top spot in the group.
Belgium Seeks Revenge and the Group Lead
Belgium enters the match with an opportunity to completely change the standings. A road victory would allow the Red Devils to leapfrog France and move into first place in Group A1.
The Red Devils also arrive after defeating Turkey 3-0, a match in which Romelu Lukaku scored twice and once again demonstrated his importance to the Belgian attack.
On the other side, Michael Olise will once again be one of the players to watch after becoming the hero of the first meeting between the two national teams.
France, however, will be without Kylian Mbappé, who left the national team camp because of an injury to his left knee and is already working on his recovery.
A Direct Battle for Group A1
With only one point separating the two national teams, the match in Paris could completely reshape the Group A1 standings, which also include Italy and Turkey.
The match will kick off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.
Follow all the action, goals and best moments from France vs. Belgium on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Nations League right here.
Match Details
- Match: France vs. Belgium
- Competition: UEFA Nations League — Matchday 4
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Stadium: Stade de France
- Time: 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT
Key Takeaways
- France leads Group A1 with seven points.
- Belgium sits just one point behind the French.
- Michael Olise scored the winning goal for France in Brussels.
- Romelu Lukaku enters the match after scoring twice against Turkey.
- Kylian Mbappé will not be available after leaving the national team camp due to injury.
