France was hoping to maintain their winning start in UEFA Nations League Group A2 against a Belgium squad led by Domenico Tedesco. Kylian Mbappe returned to start, while N’Golo Kante was dropped and Bradley Barcola named on the bench.
France break the deadlock! Jules Kounde transfers Randal Kolo Muani into the box, where his shot deflects off Jan Vertonghen and past Koen Casteels for an opening goal in the France National Football Team vs Belgium National Football Team Timeline.
France vs Belgium
France have enjoyed success against Belgium recently, winning each of their last three meetings in all competitions. At Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon they remain undefeated against them – they remain the only team ever to have defeated Belgium at home! Even without key players like Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe available, Didier Deschamps’ side should still have enough firepower at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to overcome a stubborn Belgian team.
One victory from either side will vault them past Italy into second place in Group G and set up a potential last-32 tie against their group winners; but still much remains at stake; France and Belgium are tied on points; however a victory for France could secure them top position, while Belgium could still make the knockout stage with wins from their remaining matches and help from other results going their way.
As fans stream into the stadium, both teams take to the pitch for their pre-match warmup sessions. French are sporting traditional red kits while Belgium wear wine-colored jerseys.
29 mins: France start strong and within six minutes break the deadlock thanks to Matteo Guendouzi’s speculative pass across the pitch that finds Randal Kolo Muani who was in exactly the right spot at exactly the right time and managed to smash home an goal.
Belgians attempt a comeback, with Openda’s dangerous cross from the left being blocked and later De Bruyne having his low shot from outside the penalty area saved by Maignan.
35 mins: As France continue their attack, Belgium’s defence is being stretched. Yannick Carrasco attempts to slip past his marker down the left but is held out. Deschamps sends on Johan Bakayoko and Orel Mangala as protection for his back four, but they cannot break through France’s firm defense.
45 mins: France are passing around quickly but without much end product to show for it. Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele have both over-elaborated in possession, allowing their markers to close them down quickly. Mbappe was then fouled by Youri Tielemans before being booked for being tripped by Tielemans.
57 minutes: France forwards are enjoying more success, with Dembele particularly impressing in their attacks. He moves into space well and shoots just wide of the post before France attempt to press home their advantage and battle in the area before having it cleared for a corner kick.
Dembele was sent clear again moments later, only for his low shot to be blocked by an expert diving header from Tielemans. With time slipping away, France appear poised for victory – their defense has been solid, their attacking threat potency impressive but their finishing skills may yet to surface as much as expected – perhaps this will come during the final quarter.
France won 2-0
France recovered from an uncertain start to defeat Belgium 2-0 and kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign with a successful performance at Stade de France. Randal Kolo Muani’s close range strike and Ousmane Dembele’s left-foot drive from Ousmane Dembele secured Les Bleus their success, providing Didier Deschamps’ side a satisfying response after Italy had defeated them 3-1 on Friday in Paris in Group A Group 2.
First Half Results Belgium were more active but failed to break through France’s well-organised defense, led by Dayot Upamecano and Jules Kounde.
Just before the half hour mark, France took an unexpected lead when Kolo Muani scored with an unexpected low shot after Matteo Guendouzi sent him through with his pass. This goal stunned both teams’ fans at Stade de France and put France in good stead for the remainder of their encounter.
Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco made eight changes from the side that lost to Italy, with Jeremy Menez and Youri Tielemans among those to be dropped from his line-up. Belgium made an early impression by pressing high up the pitch, forcing France into conceding several corners early in their first match against them.
France, however, quickly found their rhythm and started pressing forward with intent, creating several chances before taking the lead with Dembele’s spectacular shot past goalkeeper Tim Casteels. Griezmann provided an outstanding pass into Dembele who controlled it expertly before unleashing an unstoppable shot that put France 1-0 ahead.
Shortly after the break, Belgium’s Lois Opends went down claiming an infraction on Aurelien Tchouameni but VAR wasn’t convinced.
France continued their dominance, taking control of the game and dominating. Following several substitutions including Johan Bakayoko and Orel Mangala being introduced but failing to have any significant impact in the contest.
Ousmane Dembele scored France’s second goal after Christophe Henri had mis-kicked an attempted clearance. This goal ignited the Stade de France and secured their win.
Rematch of World Cup semi-final set to be thrilling encounter! Both sides have combined for an incredible 134 goals scored during past encounters between them; history books filled with unforgettable strikes await! Rivalry between these sides will surely be on full display as both teams vie for top spots in their Nations League groups. France will benefit greatly from their win, giving them hope of reaching the knockout stage and even potentially topping their group if results go their way in subsequent matches. Belgium were on the other side and experienced their worst result since suffering 4-2 at Saint Petersburg back in June 2018. Additionally, in 13 games played against France since 1986 only twice have they managed a victory!
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