Belgium vs France – Preview, Team News & H2H

Belgium vs France meet in Brussels on 28 September 2026 with both teams looking to build on winning starts in UEFA Nations League Group A1. Belgium beat Italy 2-0 in Rome, while France opened with a 1-0 victory away to Türkiye.

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Mark van Bommel won his first match as Belgium coach, while Zinédine Zidane also began his France tenure with three points. France arrive with an excellent recent record in this fixture, but Belgium return home after an impressive result in Italy.

The France vs Belgium Nations League match is followed by another meeting between the teams in Paris on 5 October, making the two fixtures an important part of the early Group A1 schedule.

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Belgium started the Nations League with a 2-0 away win over Italy. Mika Godts opened the scoring and Dodi Lukebakio added the second, giving Van Bommel a winning start and Belgium their first clean sheet in five matches.

France also won away from home on Matchday 1. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal in the 1-0 victory over Türkiye before leaving the match with a knee injury.

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The France vs Belgium head to head has swung heavily towards France in recent years. France have won the last five meetings between the teams, including all three encounters played in 2024.

Belgium’s last win against France came in a friendly in 2015. Their last competitive victory over Les Bleus was much earlier, in a World Cup qualifier in 1981.

The France vs Belgium 2018 World Cup semi-final remains one of the most important recent meetings. France won 1-0 before going on to lift the World Cup.

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Belgium are without Leandro Trossard, while Amadou Onana is also unavailable. Van Bommel still has Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Roméo Lavia, Nicolas Raskin, Charles De Ketelaere, Dodi Lukebakio and Mika Godts among his options.

France will be without Mbappé after the forward suffered a knee injury against Türkiye. France also have other absences in the squad, but Zidane can still call on Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, Eduardo Camavinga, Adrien Rabiot and Manu Koné.

Confirmed availability can change close to kick-off, so the final team sheets remain the clearest guide to how both coaches will approach the match.

The France national football team vs Belgium national football team lineups are expected to feature changes from Matchday 1, particularly in the France attack following Mbappé’s injury.

These are probable lineups rather than confirmed starting XIs. Official teams are normally released close to kick-off.

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Belgium and France both have three points after Matchday 1. Belgium lead on goal difference after their 2-0 victory in Italy.

With Belgium and France meeting twice early in the schedule, the head-to-head matches could become important in determining the final order of Group A1.

The latest Belgium national football team vs France national football team stats show two teams arriving with winning starts but different recent H2H records.

Belgium’s home form is another useful part of the pre-match picture. They have been difficult to beat at home, while France have also produced a strong run of away results. Those trends give the fixture more balance than the recent H2H record alone suggests.

Kevin De Bruyne remains central to Belgium’s attack. He assisted the opening goal against Italy and can create chances from open play and set pieces.

Michael Olise gives France creativity and movement from the right or central areas. With Mbappé unavailable, his ability to combine with France’s other forwards becomes even more important.

Ousmane Dembélé offers France pace and one-on-one threat across the front line. His role could change depending on whether Zidane uses him centrally or from a wider starting position.

A France vs Belgium prediction has to account for France’s five consecutive wins in the fixture and Belgium’s strong start under Van Bommel. France have the better recent H2H record, but Belgium’s 2-0 win in Italy showed they can compete effectively against strong opposition.

For Belgium vs France predictions, the absence of Mbappé is significant because France lose their leading scorer and one of their main threats in transition. Belgium, meanwhile, have home advantage and arrive after keeping a clean sheet in Rome.

The final lineups will be important. Belgium’s midfield control through De Bruyne and Tielemans, and France’s ability to create chances without Mbappé, are two of the main factors to watch.

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Ahead of Belgium vs France today and France vs Belgium today, Belgium sit first in Group A1 on goal difference, with France second. Both teams have three points.

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Belgium vs France is scheduled for Monday, 28 September 2026.

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:45 EAT.

The match is being played at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.

They are in UEFA Nations League A Group A1 with Italy and Türkiye.

Belgium beat Italy 2-0 in Rome, while France won 1-0 away to Türkiye.

France won 2-1 in Brussels in the UEFA Nations League on 14 October 2024.

France have won each of the last five meetings.

Mbappé is unavailable after suffering a knee injury in France’s opening Nations League win over Türkiye.

SP Score provides the live score, confirmed lineups and match events.

Belgium vs France brings together the two early leaders in UEFA Nations League Group A1. Belgium arrive after beating Italy 2-0, while France opened with a 1-0 victory in Türkiye.

France’s five consecutive wins over Belgium give Les Bleus the stronger recent H2H record, but Belgium have home advantage and started well under Van Bommel. France must also adjust their attack without Mbappé.

The midfield contest, the confirmed lineups and how France replace their captain are likely to be important when the teams meet in Brussels.