Belgium vs France – Match preview and team news

France will face Belgium in their second match of the UEFA Nations League campaign on Monday at the Stade Roi Baudouin, as they look to continue their winning start.

Belgium vs France – Match preview and team news

Manager Mark van Bommel enjoys stability as his squad has no major new injury concerns. However, the Red Devils are still missing a few key figures.

Forward Leandro Trossard remains unavailable while recovering from a persistent heel injury. Long-term absentees Jérémy Doku and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also remain out of the selection framework.

In goal, Senne Lammens is expected to start. In defence, Nathan Ngoy and Brandon Mechele are projected to form the centre-back pairing, flanked by fullbacks Timothy Castagne and Maxim De Cuyper.

Legendary playmaker Kevin De Bruyne will anchor the midfield and act as the creative engine. Up front, young star Mika Godts is tipped to retain his spot on the left wing alongside Diego Moreira , providing support for Charles De Ketelaere as the lone striker.

France faces a major challenge as captain Kylian Mbappé will miss the clash. The superstar forward hyperextended his left knee shortly after scoring the winner against Türkiye and has returned to Madrid for rehabilitation.

New manager Zinedine Zidane must shuffle his attack. Ousmane Dembélé is expected to shift centrally to lead the line as the main striker.

He will be flanked by the dynamic young duo of Michael Olise and Désiré Doué in a revamped front three. In midfield, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot , and Rayan Cherki are lined up to provide creative energy and physical presence.

Defensively, Mike Maignan remains steady between the posts. Dayot Upamecano and Maxence Lacroix are projected to form the central defensive shield, supported by fullbacks Jules Koundé and Adrien Truffert to combat the Belgian wings.

Belgium enters this blockbuster fixture on a high momentum wave. They kicked off their UEFA Nations League campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Italy . Historically known for deep runs, the Red Devils are building on their 2026 World Cup performance, where they advanced strongly past Senegal and the United States before exit in the quarter-finals against Spain . Under Mark van Bommel, their style emphasizes balanced defense paired with rapid wing play.

France maintains elite status despite entering a new managerial chapter under Zinedine Zidane. Les Bleus secured a solid 1-0 win against Türkiye to kickstart Group A1. Their recent tournament cycle features a deep 2026 World Cup campaign, where they fought through to the semi-finals before falling to eventual champions Spain. Notably, France holds a dominant five-match winning streak against Belgium stretching over a decade.

Belgium: Lammens; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Raskin, Tielemans; Moreira, De Bruyne, Godts; De Ketelaere

France: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Lacroix, Truffert; Cherki, Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Doue

You can watch the Belgium vs France UEFA Nations League match in the UK online via Amazon Prime Video Pay-Per-View (PPV).

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