Quick answer: France won 4-1 against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on 5 October 2026, at the Stade de France. Belgium led early through Dodi Lukebakio, but France scored four times in the last 13 minutes to turn the game around completely.
Quick Answer: France vs Belgium Final Score
- Result: France 4-1 Belgium
- Competition: UEFA Nations League, Group A1
- Date: 5 October 2026
- Venue: Stade de France, Saint-Denis
- Man of the match: Michael Olise, who scored twice and set up another
How the Match Unfolded
First Half: Belgium Take the Lead
Belgium has started relatively strong on paper, and it showed already in the first few minutes. Romelu Lukaku tested the France defense inside the opening minutes, and the visitors were patient. It paid off in the 35th minute when Dodi Lukebakio scored a goal from Romeo Lavia’s pass to put Belgium 1-0 up. France had some chances to score before halftime, but Esteban Lepaul scored a chance over the bar, and Belgium’s new goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt, who made his debut for the national team, saved the situation well to keep his team in front.
Second Half: France’s Four-Goal Blitz
For the majority of the second half, Belgium appeared to be in the clear as their attack began to gain momentum. However, with 13 minutes to go, everything changed when a substitute named Desire Doue received a through pass and managed to score a goal in the 77th minute. The same player scored another goal four minutes later, while Michael Olise, who was also subbed in during halftime, drew Belgium level in the 88th minute and scored again in stoppage time. All of these goals were scored with the help of Doue. By the end of the match, it turned out to be a one-sided win for France over Belgium.
Full Goal Timeline
| Minute | Goal | Team |
| 35′ | Dodi Lukebakio (assist: Romeo Lavia) | Belgium |
| 77′ | Desire Doue (assist: Lucas Da Cunha) | France |
| 81′ | Rayan Cherki | France |
| 88′ | Michael Olise (assist: Desire Doue) | France |
| 90+1′ | Michael Olise (assist: Desire Doue) | France |
Match Stats: France vs Belgium
France were on top for most of the match, and the numbers back that up. They held the ball for roughly two-thirds of the game and created far more clear chances.
| Stat | France | Belgium |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| Passes Completed | 692 (90.3%) | 363 (79%) |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
What This Result Means for Both Teams
This was manager Zinedine Zidane’s first home win since taking charge of France, and a timely victory. The result boosts France up to 10 points from four games, three clear of Italy at the top of Group A1, while Belgium stay in third on 6 points, still having a chance but needing results elsewhere to go their way.
It also marked a recent trend in encounters between the two nations, with France having already won 1-0 away in Brussels just a week previously. Olise scored the only goal there as well in a run of fixtures where he has quietly become the player causing Belgium the most problems.
Head-to-Head: France vs Belgium
France have had the better of this rivalry in recent meetings, winning four of the last six fixtures against Belgium, with one draw and one Belgium win in between. Monday’s 4-1 scoreline was the biggest winning margin between the two sides in several years and a reminder of how quickly a match can change once substitutes start making an impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the France vs Belgium match?
France won. They beat Belgium 4-1 at the Stade de France on 5 October 2026 in the UEFA Nations League.
What was the final score of France vs Belgium?
The final score was France 4, Belgium 1.
Who scored for France against Belgium?
Desire Doue (77′), Rayan Cherki (81′), and Michael Olise, who scored twice (88′ and 90+1′), got the goals for France.
Who scored for Belgium against France?
Dodi Lukebakio scored Belgium’s only goal in the 35th minute, assisted by Romeo Lavia.
Where was the France vs Belgium match played?
The match was played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just outside Paris.
Did this result put France top of their Nations League group?
Yes. France moved to 10 points from four games, three points clear of Italy, with Belgium sitting on 6 points in third.
Resources and Further Reading
- Full match report and stats — ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/401861129
- UEFA Nations League official site — https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/
- Goal-by-goal highlights — VAVEL — https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2026/10/05/1274005-france-vs-belgium-live-score-uefa-nations-league.html
- Conclusion
France’s 4-1 win over Belgium will be remembered for its final 13 minutes, not its first 76. If you back the better team on paper, Monday’s result was a reminder that games aren’t decided until the final whistle. Keep checking back with Nexspire Journal for the next round of Nations League fixtures and how the race for the quarter-finals develops.
