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UEFA Nations League: Olise starts on bench for France as Vandevoordt set for Belgium debut

Michael Olise will start on the bench in France’s last game of the extended international break.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:42 PM
UEFA Nations League: Olise starts on bench for France as Vandevoordt set for Belgium debut
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Olise starts on the bench for France in their UEFA Nations League clash against Belgium.
  • RB Leipzig goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt will make his senior international debut for Belgium.
  • France defender Dayot Upamecano is suspended after receiving a red card in a 1-1 draw with Italy.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Michael Olise has been named on the bench for France's UEFA Nations League match against Belgium at Stade de France. Head coach Zinedine Zidane opted to rest the Bayern Munich star, who contributed to all three goals in France's previous matches, while Dayot Upamecano misses out due to suspension following a red card against Italy.

Belgium manager Mark van Bommel has handed RB Leipzig goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt his senior international debut between the posts. Striker Romelu Lukaku captains the Belgian side, while Kevin De Bruyne begins the fixture among the substitutes as Belgium aims to climb to the top of Group A1.

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