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Belgium 1, France 4

Monday, October 5, 2026 · Final · EUR: UEFA Nations League

Olise scores twice as France beats Belgium 4‑1

PARIS (Interstat) — Michael Olise scored twice, including a stoppage-time goal, and France pulled away late to beat Belgium 4-1 on Monday. Belgium struck first in the 35th minute when Dodi Lukebakio scored. France’s comeback began in the 77th minute with Desire Doue’s goal. R. Cherki put France ahead in the 81st, and Olise added goals in the 88th minute and in first-minute stoppage time. Doue finished with one goal and two assists in 18 minutes, while Olise had two goals and one assist in 30 minutes. Cherki scored once in 30 minutes, and Lucas Da Cunha provided an assist in 29 minutes. Belgium’s Romeo Lavia had an assist, played 87 minutes and received a yellow card. Belgium also picked up yellow cards through van Bommel and Seys, while France’s Lacroix was booked. Belgium’s competition record is now 1-1, while France is 1-0-1. Both teams hold the same records across all competitions. France improved to one win, no losses and one draw in the competition, while Belgium fell to one win and one loss.