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France Stages Stunning Comeback to Beat Belgium 4-1 in Nations League on Oct 5, 2026

On October 5, 2026, France overturned a 1-0 deficit to defeat Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League at Stade de France. All four goals for France were scored in the last 15 minutes by substitutes, preserving their top spot in Group A1.

Timeline

  1. October 2, 2026: France suffers frustrating night against Italy despite Zidane's return at Stade de France.
  2. October 5, 2026: France beats Belgium 4-1 in Nations League after trailing 1-0 until the 77th minute.
  3. October 5, 2026: Substitutes Desire Doué, Rayan Cherki, and Michael Olise (twice) score in the final 15 minutes.
  4. October 5, 2026: France maintains lead in Group A1 of the UEFA Nations League following the win.

On October 5, 2026, the French national football team secured a remarkable 4-1 victory over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, staged at Stade de France. Despite trailing 1-0 since the 35th minute, France mounted an impressive comeback in the final fifteen minutes of the match. Four goals were scored by substitutes Desire Doué (77th minute), Rayan Cherki (81st minute), followed by a brace from Michael Olise (88th minute and injury time at 90+1). This dramatic turnaround ensured France retained the top spot in Group A1 of the Nations League. However, up-to-date UEFA and FIFA rankings were not provided in the sources consulted and should be confirmed via official channels. [1]

The win followed a less successful outing for France just days earlier. On October 2, 2026, France faced Italy at the Stade de France in a match described as frustrating for the home team despite the symbolic triumphant return of legendary player Zidane. This prior result contributed context to the significance of the subsequent victory over Belgium, highlighting resilience and tactical adjustments by the French squad. [2]

France’s ability to overturn a deficit against a strong Belgian side underscores the depth of talent available to the national team and the crucial role of their substitutes. The impact of Doué, Cherki, and Olise in quick succession late in the match highlights tactical ingenuity and effective squad rotation by the coaching staff. This performance draws particular attention to France’s prospects in the ongoing Nations League competition and raises anticipation for their forthcoming fixtures. [1]

Sources

  1. Football-Les Bleus renversent la Belgique grâce à leurs remplaçants - 05/10/2026 à 23:53 - Boursorama
  2. France-Italy: Frustrating night for Les Bleus despite Zidane's triumphant return to Stade de France

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