France set to face Belgium in Nations League clash with new lineup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 7:15 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

France set to face Belgium in Nations League clash with new lineup
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France travels to Belgium on September 28 for Matchday 2 of the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League. Zinédine Zidane's team aims for a second consecutive victory following their win over Türkiye. Kylian Mbappé is ruled out due to injury, prompting Zidane to rotate his squad. Several players are expected to make their international debuts, including Estéban Lepaul and Jérémy Jacquet. The match occurs amid an extended international break with further games scheduled against Italy and Belgium within the week.

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  • •France plays Belgium away in UEFA Nations League on September 28.
  • •Zinédine Zidane expected to rotate the squad after victory against Türkiye.
  • •Kylian Mbappé ruled out with an injury for the match.
  • •Estéban Lepaul and Jérémy Jacquet likely to debut for France.
  • •Next games for France include clashes against Italy and Belgium.
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  • 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — France predicted XI v Belgium: Estéban Lepaul and Jérémy Jacquet to start as Zinédine Zidane rotates Les Bleus squad
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France play Belgium away on Monday night for Matchday 2 of their 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League campaign. Zinédine Zidane’s Les Bleus will try to make it two wins out of two after last Friday’s in...

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