France overcame a first-half deficit to defeat Belgium 4-1 in Nations League action on Monday, securing Zinedine Zidane's first home victory as national coach. Belgium took the lead just before halftime through Dodi Lukébakio, but France's substitutes sparked a dramatic turnaround. Coming on in the second half, Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, and Michael Olise combined to score four goals in 14 minutes, overturning the scoreline.
Olise was particularly influential, setting up the own goal and netting twice himself. Zidane praised the collective effort, stating the win "reaffirms" France's control of Group A1. The result moves France three points clear of Italy, while Belgium slips further behind.
France will conclude group play in November against Italy and Türkiye, with the top two teams in each group advancing to next year's quarterfinals.
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