Belgium - France

France arrive at Koning Boudewijnstadion on 28 September 2026 aiming to maintain their recent psychological edge in this UEFA Nations League A Group 1 matchday 2 encounter. Despite the high-profile injury absences of Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, and Theo Hernandez, the visitors will rely on the creativity of Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele to break down a Belgian side seeking to build on their impressive 2-0 victory against Italy. France face a significant test of their depth as they look to replicate the form that saw them edge past Turkiye in their previous outing.

Belgium enter this matchday 2 clash without the services of Leandro Trossard and Amadou Onana, placing extra responsibility on Kevin De Bruyne to dictate play from midfield. History weighs heavily on the hosts, who have struggled against France in recent years, including a 1-2 defeat on 14 October 2024. With the expected XI featuring Senne Lammens in goal and Charles De Ketelaere leading the line, Belgium will hope to turn the tide in front of their home supporters.