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Nations League Wrap: France Storm Back to Floor Belgium

Michael Olise scored twice and set up another as France moved three points clear at the top of Group A1.

  • France defeated Belgium 4-1 at the Stade de France on Monday, scoring four goals in the final 13 minutes to complete a stunning comeback victory.
  • Former World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner Zidane heavily rotated his squad with 10 changes, while Dodi Lukebakio put Belgium ahead in the first half, marking their first competitive threat to Les Bleus in 45 years.
  • Desire Doue equalized in the 77th minute before Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise added three more goals, with Olise also scoring in France's 1-0 win over Belgium last week.
  • France leads the group by three points after the win, while Italy defeated Turkey 3-1 in Bologna; Belgium trails Italy by one point in the standings.
  • The victory preserves Zidane's unbeaten start and moves France closer to the quarter-finals after the team navigated the final match of the two-week international window.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] With Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) sidelined due to injury, the savior for the French national football team was Michael Olise (Bayern Munich). Playing for 30 minutes as a substitute, he delivered a barrage of two goals and one assist to lead the team to a comeback victory. Led by Olise, France trailed after conceding the opening goal in their UEFA Nations League Round 4 home match against Belgium, held at the…

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(Seoul=Yonhap News) Choi Song-a = Zinedine Zidane's France defeated Belgium in the UEFA Nations League (UNL) and extended their unbeaten streak to Chosun...

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The French attacker of Bayern Munich, who entered the second period, changed the course of the fourth day of the League of Nations thanks to a decisive pass and a double, astounding Belgium (4-1), Monday, in a Stade de France allegre.

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In the fourth match of Group A of the UEFA Nations League, France hosted Belgium. France defeated Belgium 4-1, scoring four goals in the last 15 minutes.

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Algemeen Dagblad broke the news in Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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