Match Information
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST
- Venue: Stade de France, Saint-Denis
- Broadcaster: Amazon Prime Video (PPV)
France enters this fixture holding the top spot in UEFA Nations League Group A1 under the guidance of new manager Zinedine Zidane. Les Bleus began their campaign with consecutive 1-0 victories—a road win over Türkiye and a narrow defeat of Belgium in Brussels thanks to a late solo effort from Michael Olise. Following a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Italy at home, France remains unbeaten and carries strong momentum from their recent semi-final run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Most recently, France played out a tightly contested 1-1 draw against Italy at the Stade de France.
Belgium arrives seeking retribution for their previous loss to the French. Under manager Mark van Bommel, the Red Devils have enjoyed a competitive start to the group, currently sitting in second place. They opened their tournament with a convincing 2-0 away win against Italy, followed by the setback against France and a commanding 3-0 victory over Türkiye, highlighted by a Kevin De Bruyne brace and a goal from Romelu Lukaku. Follow the Football Faithful on Social Media. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube.
Team News and Squad Updates
- France Starting XI: Maignan; Kalulu, Jacquet, Lacroix, Truffert; Cherki, Da Cunha, Camavinga; Olise, Dembele, Doue
- Belgium Starting XI: Lammens; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Lavia, Raskin; Lukebakio, Moreira, Lukaku; De Ketelaere
France faces significant personnel challenges for this match. Dayot Upamecano is sidelined due to injury, and Kylian Mbappé remains unavailable while recovering from a left knee issue sustained during the match against Türkiye. Manager Zinedine Zidane has confirmed his intention to rotate the squad to mitigate player fatigue, providing opportunities for others to step into the starting lineup. Midfielders Rayan Cherki and Eduardo Camavinga are expected to play pivotal roles in the absence of several first-team regulars. France will be heavily depleted for tonight’s clash due to key absences.
Belgium also deals with critical tactical concerns, particularly a double injury blow in their central midfield. In response, Chelsea’s Roméo Lavia is expected to anchor the midfield alongside Nicolas Raskin. The Belgian attack remains a significant threat; Romelu Lukaku is confirmed available to lead the line, supported by Charles De Ketelaere, who will operate in an advanced playmaker role to facilitate the team’s offensive transitions. Star striker Romelu Lukaku is fully available and expected to spearhead the Red Devils’ frontline, providing a massive physical presence up front, on a positive note. Read Also – Bundesliga Predictions Today – Expert Tips & Stats. With some high-profile deals due to expire at the end of next month.As speculation, predicting which clubs the summer’s biggest free agents will sign for There are still some massive names who are set to become free agents in the summer.
Recent Developments
- Line-up Updates: Ousmane Dembélé has been appointed captain for France, while multiple debutants are expected to feature for both sides.
- Absences: Jérémy Jacquet is confirmed to miss the fixture, with Leny Yoro tipped to make his international debut for the hosts.
- Tactical shifts: Michael Olise has been named on the bench for France, while goalkeeper Vandevoordt is expected to debut for Belgium.
The match holds high stakes for both nations as they jockey for position in Group A1. While France aims to cement their lead, Belgium looks to prove their quality on the road and narrow the points gap at the top of the standings. Fans can catch the action live exclusively through the Amazon Prime Video pay-per-view service.
