Belgium to host France at Stade Roi Baudouin in UEFA Nations League on Sept. 28
Belgium will host France at the Stade Roi Baudouin (King Baudouin Stadium) on September 28 (BST) in a UEFA Nations League 2026-27 group-stage fixture, with both sides entering the match off opening victories; Mark van Bommel’s Belgium beat Italy 2-0 while Zinedine Zidane’s France recorded a 1-0 win over Turkiye.
Van Bommel’s side began his reign with a 2-0 victory over Italy despite having less possession, converting limited opportunities and applying pressure on their opponents; the coach’s players are expected to try to seize control from the outset and make the most of home advantage. France opened their campaign with a 1-0 win in a match described as calm and composed, in which Les Bleus held the majority of the ball and limited chances for Turkiye, though playing away is noted as a potential minor issue for Zidane’s team.
Kevin De Bruyne, identified as a 35-year-old midfield ace, did not score in Belgium’s win but produced a crucial assist and created the most chances (5); the report states he will again occupy the attacking midfield role for the Red Devils. The article also notes that all selected Belgian squad members are fit and ready for selection, listing Lammens (GK); Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Raskin; Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Tielemans, Moreira; De Ketelaere as the named group.
Michael Olise is credited with controlling the right flank in France’s victory, creating three big chances and assisting Kylian Mbappe for the only goal of the night, and is described in the piece as a 24-year-old Bayern Munich star who will once again be expected to influence the final third. The report includes a statistic that Olise has provided 9 assists for Les Bleus in 2026, cited as the most by a Les Bleus player in the last 60 years (8 for Thierry Henry in 2003, Mathieu Valbuena in 2014 and Antoine Griezmann in 2019).
Kylian Mbappe sustained an injury during France’s match against Turkiye and, according to the article, will not be part of the France squad for the remainder of the international window. The France squad named in the report reads Maignan (GK); Kounde, Upamecano, Lacroix, Diouf; Cherki, Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Doue.
The preview states both nations possess capable players and are led by new managers; it suggests Belgium’s home status gives them a slight edge but adds that France’s star-studded roster will be competitive. The article concludes with a prediction that the Zinedine Zidane-led side are likely to come out on top and secure a win.
Broadcasters listed for the fixture include Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV in India, la chaine L’Équipe and TF1+ in France, and FOX Sports, FuboTV and ViX in the USA; the report also notes SonyLIV can be used to stream all the games live and directs readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or via the Khel Now Android and iOS apps and Telegram for further updates.
