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Diouf and Da Cunha debut for France in Nations League matchup with Belgium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Diouf and Da Cunha debut for France in Nations League matchup with Belgium

Summary

Andy Diouf and Lucas Da Cunha made their senior France debuts as the team faced Belgium in a Nations League match in Brussels. The match began at 19:45 UK time, and both players brought Serie A experience to the lineup. France is competing in Group A, which includes Italy and Turkiye, both of whom won their opening matches. Zinedine Zidane rotated his squad, with Kylian Mbappé absent due to injury. Diouf is playing as a left-back, while Da Cunha is featured in midfield alongside other notable players like Mike Maignan and Pierre Kalulu.

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By the Numbers

•Match between France and Belgium starts at 19:45 UK time.
•Diouf and Da Cunha earn their first caps for France.
•France aims for top spot in Nations League Group A.
•Kylian Mbappé ruled out with a knee injury.
•Zinedine Zidane rotates the France squad ahead of Italy clash.

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6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Diouf and Da Cunha granted France debuts in Nations League with Belgium

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Inter’s Andy Diouf and Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha are given their senior France debuts in the Nations League against Belgium, with more Serie A talent representing both teams.It kicks off in Bru...
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