Belgium vs France Highlights - September 28, 2026

France beat Belgium 1-0 in UEFA Nations League on September 28, 2026. The match was played at King Baudouin Stadium.

Michael Olise (88') scored for France.

At kick-off Belgium stood in position 1 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats.

That run had left Belgium 3 games without defeat. France went into the game in position 2, on 3 points.

They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five. France arrived unbeaten in 2.

Brandon Mechele could not find the target for Belgium (2'). Shortly afterwards, Esteban Lepaul sent an effort off target for France (5').

Pierre Kalulu shot wide for France on 11 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Esteban Lepaul’s effort (17').

Moments later, Bradley Barcola tested the goalkeeper for France (19'). Maghnes Akliouche forced a save for France on 27 minutes.

The referee cautioned Diego Moreira of Belgium on 42 minutes.

After the break, a block denied Désiré Doué on 51 minutes. Désiré Doué could not find the target for France (52').

Soon after, Bradley Barcola sent an effort off target for France (53'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Désiré Doué’s effort (56').

Shortly afterwards, Kevin De Bruyne was booked for Belgium (57'). Désiré Doué tested the goalkeeper for France (62').

Moments later, the referee cautioned Youri Tielemans of Belgium on 66 minutes. Dodi Lukébakio forced a save for Belgium on 73 minutes.

Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Dodi Lukébakio’s effort (78'). Michael Olise scored for France on 88 minutes after a pass from Rayan Cherki.

Substitutions: Belgium 5, France 3.

France controlled 64.6% of possession. Belgium had 12 shots with 2 on target, while France had 18 and 7.

Goalkeeper saves: Belgium 5, France 2. Corners: Belgium 2, France 6.

France completed the most passes, 681 in total at 92.4% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.