Belgium hosts France in a UEFA Nations League A Group 1 fixture on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at the Stade Roi Baudouin, with kickoff scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time (CET). The clash brings together two teams under new tactical direction, as the Red Devils look to build on a strong start under manager Mark van Bommel against a French side adjusting to life under Zinédine Zidane.
Broadcasting and Streaming Details
Fans looking to watch the match live can stream the action exclusively on DAZN, which holds the broadcast rights for Nations League A fixtures without German national team involvement throughout the tournament phase. The platform provides live coverage starting at the 8:45 p.m. CET kickoff. The fixture is not available on free-to-air television in Germany, where public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, alongside commercial network RTL, retain exclusive rights strictly for matches featuring the German national team.
Recent Form and Group Standing
Belgium enters the fixture with momentum, having won four of its last five competitive matches. The team’s only blemish in that stretch came in a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to eventual champion Spain at the World Cup. Under new coach Mark van Bommel, Belgium opened the Nations League campaign with a 2-0 victory away against Italy, effectively spoiling the managerial return of Roberto Mancini to the Azzurri sideline.
France arrives in Brussels following a 1-0 win over Turkey in Zinédine Zidane’s debut as national team manager. Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute. However, that victory came with a cost; Mbappé was forced off the pitch due to knee problems and subsequently traveled back to Madrid for medical examinations.
Historical Head-to-Head Record
Monday’s encounter follows 74 meetings between Belgium and France in a rivalry that dates back to 1904. The historical ledger is remarkably even. Belgium holds 29 victories to France’s 28. France secured a 2-1 victory in their most recent meeting on Oct. 14, 2024.
Bundesliga Representation in Squads
Supporters following German club football will recognize familiar faces on both sides of the pitch. Belgium’s squad features RB Leipzig goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt. Meanwhile, the French roster includes two players from FC Bayern: Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise.
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