France vs Belgium Lineups Confirmed: Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Leny Yoro Start Against Romelu Lukaku-led Side

France vs Belgium Lineups: France and Belgium meet again in UEFA Nations League Group A1 on Monday, October 5, with the Stade de France hosting a pivotal fourth-round contest in Paris. France lead on seven points after three games, while Belgium have six. Zidane’s side drew 1-1 with Italy last time out, whereas Belgium defeated Türkiye 3-0. The visitors, however, arrive without two midfield leaders, making this high-stakes encounter another test of their depth and Zidane’s tactical flexibility under the lights tonight.

France National Football Team Team News

France remain without captain Kylian Mbappe after the Real Madrid forward suffered an injury during the 1-0 victory over Türkiye and returned to his club. He missed the 1-0 win against Belgium and the 1-1 draw with Italy.

Zidane has rotated heavily during a congested window, handing first caps to Jeremy Jacquet, Andy Diouf and Lucas Da Cunha. Michael Olise has emerged as an attacking figure, scoring the late winner in Brussels before finding the net against Italy.

Belgium National Football Team News

Belgium will be without Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans after both midfielders accumulated successive yellow cards, ruling them out through suspension.

De Bruyne had been central to Belgium’s 3-0 victory over Türkiye, scoring twice before receiving his second caution. Romelu Lukaku also scored in that win, taking his international tally to 94 goals. Mark van Bommel’s side have collected six points from three Group A1 matches and sit second behind France.

Senne Lammens has started all three Nations League games, conceding once, while Dodi Lukebakio and Mika Godts have supplied attacking options. Belgium must now replace significant midfield experience.

France vs Belgium Head-To-Head

Teams have met 79 times so far. France won 30, Belgium 30, with 19 draws. Belgium scored 163 goals while France have 137.