France edge Belgium late as Michael Olise decides

France moved alone to the summit of Nations League Group 1 in League A after Michael Olise settled a tight meeting with Belgium late in Brussels. The result gives Zinedine Zidane’s side back-to-back victories and puts them ahead of the Red Devils in the section.

France won 1-0 after controlling long spells without finding a breakthrough. Belgium created danger early through Mika Godts and threatened again through Adnan Januzaj Lukebakio, but Mike Maignan kept the visitors level when required. The French also came close through Désiré Doué, Lucas Da Cunha and Pierre Kalulu, with the post and goalkeeper Senne Lammens denying them.

Zidane made nine changes from the team that defeated Turkey, while Kylian Mbappé was unavailable for the match. Several players made their international debuts, including Andy Diouf, Lucas Da Cunha and Jérémy Jacquet, with Estéban Lepaul making his first start. Doué was France’s most active attacking outlet, while Da Cunha impressed in midfield before Olise and Rayan Cherki entered during the closing stages. Olise then produced the decisive run and finish, giving France a second consecutive win and sole possession of first place.