The new UEFA Nations League group stage kicks off during this month’s international break. On this matchday, Group A1 hosts a top-of-the-table clash: the Red Devils of Belgium welcome France, the Gallic Rooster, at home. The two sides played an open, attacking game, yet France, the away team, created far more dangerous chances. Without Kylian Mbappé, France secured all three points with a late winning goal from Olise, winning 1-0. They remain undefeated in six meetings against Belgium’s Golden Generation over the past decade.
Ranked 3rd and 8th in the world respectively, France and Belgium both won their opening group matches. Thanks to a superior goal difference, the Red Devils sat atop the group table ahead of the Gallic Rooster. The outcome of this fixture would weigh heavily on who claims first place in the group.
The two nations have met head-to-head 16 times in international football. France hold a clear upper hand with 8 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats. They have won all of their last five encounters against Belgium. However, Kylian Mbappé, the team’s key player, picked up an injury in their previous victory over Turkey and has returned to Madrid early for treatment. This gave Belgium hope of ending their losing streak against France on home soil.
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