Lukebakio Secures Belgium's Lead Against France with Lavia's Assist
Dodi Lukebakio has given Belgium a surprise lead away in France with a clinical finish. The two teams are concluding their Nations League campaign with their fourth group game, in a tightly contested Group A1 where the winner of this match will go top.
France won the previous encounter 1-0 in Belgium last week. Once again, the visitors have taken the lead just before halftime.
Romeo Lavia recovered the ball deep in Belgium's half and delivered a defense-splitting pass to Lukebakio, who capitalized on the opportunity.
This goal, as things stand, places the Red Devils at the summit of Group A1, with France dropping to third following Italy's advancement against Turkey.
France Team News
France Starting XI: Restes, Kounde, Yoro, Lacroix, Diouf, Camavinga, Akliouche, Kone, Dembele, Barcola, Lepaul
France Substitutes: Butez, Maignan, Jacquet, Kalulu, Truffert, Cherki, Da Cunha, Rabiot, Doue, Olise
Belgium Team News
Belgium Starting XI: Vandevoordt, Castagne, Mechele, Ngoy, Seys, Lavia, Raskin, Vanaken, Moreira, Lukebakio, Lukaku
Belgium Substitutes: Lammens, Penders, De Cuyper, De Ketelaere, Debast, Fernandez-Pardo, Godts, Keita, Openda, Sabbe, Theate, Trossard
Recent Form & Stats for France vs. Belgium
France's Recent Matches:
- UEFA Nations League: France 4 – 1 Belgium (2026-10-05)
- UEFA Nations League: France 1 – 1 Italy (2026-10-02)
- UEFA Nations League: Turkey 0 – 1 France (2026-09-28)
- World Cup: Spain 0 – 2 France (2026-07-14)
Belgium's Recent Matches:
- UEFA Nations League: France 4 – 1 Belgium (2026-10-05)
- UEFA Nations League: Belgium 3 – 0 Turkey (2026-10-02)
- UEFA Nations League: Belgium 0 – 1 France (2026-09-28)
- UEFA Nations League: Italy 0 – 2 Belgium (2026-09-25)
- World Cup: Spain 2 – 1 Belgium (2026-07-10)
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