France claimed a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Belgium in a Nations League Group B clash at King Baudouin Stadium. Randal Kolo Muani opened the scoring for the visitors with a penalty in the 35th minute and doubled the lead with a header in the 62nd.
Belgium pulled one back through Loïs Openda in stoppage time of the first half (45+3′) to level briefly, but France regained control to secure all three points. The match saw a dramatic moment in the 76th minute when France’s Aurélien Tchouaméni was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
France dominated possession at 54% with 12 shots on target, while Belgium registered 6 shots on target from 17 attempts. Didier Deschamps’ side managed to maintain their lead despite being reduced to ten men, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline.
The win strengthens France’s position in Group B, keeping them on track for a Nations League knockout stage berth, while Belgium will look to recover in the upcoming matches.
