France v Belgium: Starting lineups and pre-match updates for UEFA Nations League 2026-27

France will host Belgium at the Stade de France on October 5, 2026, in their fourth group-stage match of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27. The fixture follows France’s 1-1 draw with Italy and Belgium’s 3-0 victory over Turkiye.

Zinedine Zidane’s France were held 1-1 by Italy in their previous outing, a match in which they registered 18 shots but scored only once and were judged to have controlled the game while lacking cutting edge in attack. France remain unbeaten in the current Nations League campaign and will be the hosts for this match; the French side also recorded a recent 1-0 win over Belgium away from home.

Michael Olise opened the scoring for France in the 1-1 draw with Italy; the 24-year-old has now scored in both of his last two appearances for his country and is noted in the squad as able to operate as a winger or an attacking midfielder.

Belgium, managed by Mark van Bommel, produced a 3-0 win against Turkiye in their most recent game, a performance described in the build-up as dominant. That victory featured an early goal which, according to the match report, increased the pressure on Turkiye.

Kevin De Bruyne, aged 35, was singled out for his contribution in the 3-0 win over Turkiye, scoring a brace and being described as the star of the show; the report added that De Bruyne can control the midfield and also help his team in attack. Belgium have collected two victories from their first three Nations League fixtures.

Both teams enter this match with recent positive results: France aiming to preserve their unbeaten run and Belgium seeking to add to their two wins and mount a challenge against Les Bleus. Confirmed starting lineups and further pre-match updates have been provided ahead of kick-off.