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“It’s shameful”, big controversy after France-Belgium

If the Belgian players especially wanted to remember the first 75 minutes against the Blues on Monday, their collapse in

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 12:42 PM
“It’s shameful”, big controversy after France-Belgium
Key Things to Know
  • Belgium faced fierce media and fan backlash after conceding four late goals against France.
  • Dodi Lukebakio gave Belgium the lead before France responded with four goals in 14 minutes.
  • Désiré Doué scored the equalizer, helping spark France's 4-1 victory over Belgium.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Belgium faced heavy criticism from media and supporters following a late collapse against France at the Stade de France. After leading through a first-half goal by Dodi Lukebakio, Mark van Bommel's side conceded four goals in 14 minutes, starting with Désiré Doué's equalizer, to suffer a 4-1 defeat.

Belgian media outlets, including RTBF and Le Soir, condemned the team's late physical and psychological collapse, while fans on social media branded the performance shameful. Despite the backlash, manager Van Bommel defended his squad, urging observers to look at the broader positives from their recent matches rather than focusing solely on the final 15 minutes.

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