Nations League: the French team crushes Belgium in 14 minutes

France hosted Belgium this Monday evening at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, for the 4th day of the Nations

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:29 PM

Key Things to Know

France defeated Belgium 4-1 after scoring four goals in a 14-minute second-half blitz.
Dodi Lukebakio gave Belgium a 1-0 lead in the 35th minute against the run of play.
Desire Doue leveled the match in the 77th minute before Rayan Cherki scored France's second.

The Story in 60 Seconds

France staged a stunning late comeback to defeat Belgium 4-1 at the Stade de France in the UEFA Nations League. Despite dominating possession early on, Zinedine Zidane's side fell behind in the 35th minute to a Dodi Lukebakio strike. However, France overturned the deficit by scoring four goals in the final 14 minutes of the contest.

Substitutions transformed the game for the hosts, starting with Desire Doue's 77th-minute equalizer. Rayan Cherki put France ahead in the 81st minute before Michael Olise netted twice in the 88th and 90th minutes to consolidate France's top spot in Group 1.

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Nations League: the French team crushes Belgium in 14 minutes

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