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France Defeats Belgium 4-1 in UEFA Nations League Clash

France, led by substitute Michael Olise, secured a 4-1 victory over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday.

6 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League match on Monday, France came from behind to defeat Belgium 4-1. The match took place at the Stade de France, where Belgium initially took the lead with a goal from Dodi Lukébakio in the first half.

France's turnaround began in the 77th minute when they equalized. In a remarkable 14-minute span, substitutes Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, and Michael Olise scored four goals, showcasing France's depth and talent.

This victory marked Zinedine Zidane's first home win since he took over as head coach of the French national team. His team demonstrated resilience after trailing at halftime.

The result maintains France's position at the top of Group A1 in the Nations League, closely followed by Belgium. The match highlighted the competitive nature of the tournament, with only one point separating the two teams prior to this clash.

Earlier in the day, Italy also secured a win, defeating Turkey 3-1, with goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Riccardo Calafiori, and Pio Esposito. This victory allowed Italy to move up to second place in their group.

The Nations League continues to provide exciting matchups, with teams eager to secure their standings ahead of upcoming games.

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