France faces Belgium in a UEFA Nations League match on Monday at 8:45pm local time (18:45 GMT) at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. Both teams are led by their creative stars; Michael Olise has scored in consecutive matches for France, while Kevin De Bruyne's performance is notable despite his suspension for this game along with captain Youri Tielemans. The UEFA Nations League features a league structure across four divisions where countries compete against equally ranked teams, aiming to reduce the number of friendly matches and increase competitiveness.
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The upcoming UEFA Nations League match between France and Belgium is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:45pm BST (or 18:45 GMT) at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. Both teams are the top contenders in Group A1 of this year's tournament, with Belgium having recently secured two victories over Italy and Turkey, while France has won against Belgium and drawn with Italy. Leading up to this match, both nations feature creative stars like Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium and Michael Olise from France who have been in exceptional form. The game will be broadcast on Prime Video UK for viewers in the UK, as well as live updates provided by Al Jazeera Sport starting at 3:45pm BST.
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Who: France vs Belgium
What: UEFA Nations League 2026-2027, Group A1 match
Where: Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France
When: Monday at 8:45pm (18:45 GMT)
How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will bring you all the build-up and live updates from 15:45 GMT.
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Two-time world champions France host Belgium in the last of four Nations League games played over this extended international window.
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Monday’s clash in Saint-Denis pits the top two teams in A1 against each other with France looking to complete the double in this league phase after their initial victory in Brussels in late September.
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France and Belgium both enter this match with their creative stars in red-hot form.
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Michael Olise scored a goal in back-to-back matches while Kevin De Bruyne’s double steered Belgium to victory last time out.
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However, Belgium will have to do without De Bruyne for the Les Bleus test with the midfield sensation suspended alongside their captain, Youri Tielemans.
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Here’s all you need to know about France vs Belgium:
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The UEFA Nations League was founded in 2018 to reduce the number of friendlies and give nations competitive matches against equally ranked teams.
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In this competition, countries from across Europe participate in a league structure that features promotion and relegation.
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How does the UEFA Nations League work?
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The teams compete across four divisions, facing every other team in their group twice: once at home and once away.
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The league phase ends in November.
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In the top-most league, League A, the top two teams from each group go through to the quarterfinals, which will take place in March.
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The finals will again be contested between four teams.
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The host and the dates of the finals have not been confirmed yet.
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How have France and Belgium played in the Nations League?
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France lead Group A1 with seven points from three games.
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Head-to-head
- Matches: 79
- French wins: 30
- Belgian wins: 30
- Draws: 19
France vs Belgium: Form guide
France: D-W-W-L-L
Belgium: W-L-W-L-W
What have the coaches said?
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Zinedine Zidane (France): “We always want to win.
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The most important thing is to prepare well for matches and to feel comfortable on the pitch.
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I am very satisfied with the mentality I have seen so far.
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I have clear convictions.
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I love the French national team, and I have top-class players, but I know it will take time.
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I am very happy with what I have seen.”
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They’re a complete team.
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In the first match, however, we should have taken at least a point.
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We have to be top in all areas.”
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Team news and predicted lineups
France
Matteo Guendouzi and Dayot Upamecano are suspended, and Warren Zaire-Emery is out with a thigh injury.
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Probable France XI: Mike Maignan; Pierre Kalulu, Jeremy Jacquet, Maxence Lacroix, Adrien Truffert; Rayan Cherki, Lucas Da Cunha, Eduardo Camavinga; Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue
Belgium
De Bruyne and Tielemans are both suspended after picking up two yellow cards in successive matches.
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