France’s late surge puts them top of Nations League group
Three goals in the final 15 minutes turned a 1-0 deficit into a 4-1 win over Belgium at the Stade de France.
France overturned Belgium’s lead to win 4-1 in Nations League Group A1, scoring three times in the final 15 minutes at the Stade de France.
Dodi Lukebakio put Belgium ahead in the 35th minute. Substitute Désiré Doué equalised with a shot from the edge of the box in the 77th.
Rayan Cherki moved France in front four minutes later, finishing from a cross by fellow substitute Michael Olise. Olise then scored twice late on, with his second goal coming from a pass by Doué.
The result leaves France top of Group A1 with 10 points, three ahead of Italy. Italy beat Türkiye 3-1 in the group’s other match.
France are due to face Italy in Milan next month, before hosting Türkiye.
