France prepares to face Belgium in Nations League clash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
France will host Belgium at the Stade de France on October 5 at 7:45 PM BST in their UEFA Nations League match. France aims to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament following two victories and a draw. Manager Zinedine Zidane faces challenges with several key absentees, including central defender Dayot Upamecano and captain Kylian Mbappé, both sidelined by suspension and injury, respectively. Meanwhile, Belgium also faces a depleted squad with midfield stars Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans suspended, prompting tactical adjustments from manager Mark van Bommel.
- •France currently leads UEFA Nations League Group A1 with seven points.
- •Zidane plans to rotate his squad due to player fatigue.
- •Belgium has won two of their three group matches so far.
- •Kick-off for the match is scheduled for 7:45 PM BST on October 5.
- •The match will be available live on Amazon Prime Video's pay-per-view service.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — France vs Belgium – Match preview and team news
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — France vs Belgium – Predicted lineup and team news
"France will aim to preserve their perfect start in the UEFA Nations League when they meet Belgium on Monday, in their final fixture of this international window.Les Bleus currently lead Group A1 under...
"France will look to continue their unbeaten start to their UEFA Nations League campaign when they take on Belgium in their last match of this international break on Monday.France vs Belgium – Match...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 6:25 AMFrance vs Belgium – Match preview and team news
France will look to continue their unbeaten start to their UEFA Nations League campaign when they take on Belgium in their last match of this international break on Monday.France vs Belgium – Match...
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 6:25 AMFrance vs Belgium – Predicted lineup and team news
France will aim to preserve their perfect start in the UEFA Nations League when they meet Belgium on Monday, in their final fixture of this international window.Les Bleus currently lead Group A1 under...
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