France produced a stunning second-half turnaround to defeat Belgium in the Nations League, with Zinedine Zidane making a decisive impact from the touchline.

The French side went into the interval behind after Dodi Lukebakio put Belgium in front, but Zidane's response at half-time completely changed the momentum of the contest. The introduction of Michael Olise and Rayan Cherki injected fresh energy into France's attack and turned a difficult night into a memorable victory.

Desire Doue restored parity after the break before Olise provided the assist for Cherki to complete the turnaround. The Bayern Munich winger then took centre stage himself, scoring twice in a remarkable 10-minute spell to put the game beyond Belgium's reach.

UEFA Nations League 2026-27

France - Belgium 4:1 (0:1)
Goals: Lukebakio, 35 (0:1); Doue D., 77 (1:1); Cherki, 81 (2:1); Olise, 88 (3:1); Olise, 90 (4:1)

France: Restes; Kounde; Yoro; Lacroix M.; Camavinga (Rabiot, 88); Koné M. (Da Cunha, 61); Akliouche (Cherki, 60); Dembele O. (Olise, 60); Barcola B. (Doue D., 72); Diouf A.; Lepaul
Substitution: Olise (from 60); Cherki (from 60); Da Cunha (from 61); Doue D. (from 72); Rabiot (from 88)
Bench: Maignan; Butez; Kalulu; Truffert
Yellow Cards: Lacroix M. 69

Belgium: Vandevoordt; Mechele; Ngoy N.; Seys; Castagne; Lavia (Keita M., 87); Moreira D. (Openda, 87); Vanaken (Trossard, 88); Raskin; Lukebakio (Godts, 70); Lukaku R. (De Ketelaere, 70)
Substitution: De Ketelaere (from 70); Godts (from 70); Keita M. (from 87); Openda (from 87); Trossard (from 88)
Bench: Lammens; Penders; Debast; Theate; De Cuyper; Sabbe; Fernandez Pardo
Yellow Cards: Lavia 57; Seys 75