In a tightly contested Nations League clash in Brussels, France edged Belgium 1‑0 thanks to Michael Olise’s late solo effort. The 88th‑minute goal saw Olise break from his own half, out‑maneuver a defender and calmly slot the ball into the bottom corner.
Zinedine Zidane, in his second match as France’s head coach, made nine changes from the previous game against Turkey but had to rely on his bench to dismantle a stubborn Belgian defence. Without striker Kylian Mbappé, who was sidelined with a knee injury, France struggled to convert chances, with Desire Doue’s five attempts all missing the target.
Belgium’s wingers Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio were active but could not find a breakthrough against an inexperienced French backline. France now tops Group A1 and will face Italy on Friday, while Belgium prepares to play Turkey.
