Match report

France Secures 2-0 Victory Over Belgium in UEFA Nations League

France
France
2–0
FT
Belgium
Belgium
Sep 9, 2024

France emerged victorious over Belgium with a 2-0 win in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. R. Kolo Muani and O. Dembele scored the goals for France, while Belgium struggled to keep up with the French attack. Despite early yellow cards for Manu Koné and L. Openda, France maintained their composure and secured the win, showcasing their dominance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • R. Kolo Muani scored in the 29th minute for France.
  • • O. Dembele scored the second goal in the 57th minute, assisted by N'Golo Kanté.
  • • Manu Koné and L. Openda received yellow cards in the 4th and 7th minutes, respectively.
  • • Y. Tielemans also received a yellow card in the 38th minute.
  • • Belgium made multiple substitutions in the second half, but could not find the equalizer.

Lineups

France

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 5 J. Koundé (D)
  • 4 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 17 W. Saliba (D)
  • 3 L. Digne (D)
  • 13 N. Kanté (M)
  • 6 M. Koné (M)
  • 8 M. Guendouzi (M)
  • 11 O. Dembélé (F)
  • 12 R. Kolo Muani (F)
  • 9 M. Thuram (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 K. Mbappé
  • 20 B. Barcola
  • 7 A. Griezmann
  • 14 M. Olise
  • 19 Y. Fofana
  • 1 B. Samba
  • 22 T. Hernández
  • 15 I. Konaté
  • 23 A. Areola
  • 21 J. Clauss

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 4 W. Faes (D)
  • 2 Z. Debast (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 6 A. Onana (M)
  • 11 D. Lukébakio (M)
  • 7 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 10 J. Doku (M)
  • 9 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 O. Mangala
  • 19 J. Bakayoko
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere
  • 15 T. Meunier
  • 14 J. Duranville
  • 12 T. Kaminski
  • 22 A. Saelemaekers
  • 23 A. Vermeeren
  • 16 S. Bornauw
  • 13 M. Sels

Timeline

  1. France
    4' France Card · Yellow Card
    Manu Koné

    Foul

  2. Belgium
    7' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    L. Openda

    Argument

  3. France
    29' France Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kolo Muani
  4. Belgium
    38' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Tielemans

    Foul

  5. France
    57' France Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Dembele · Assist: N'Golo Kanté
  6. Belgium
    60' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Tielemans · On: Orel Mangala
  7. Belgium
    60' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Lukebakio · On: J. Bakayoko
  8. France
    67' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Kolo Muani · On: K. Mbappe
  9. France
    67' France subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marcus Thuram · On: B. Barcola
  10. Belgium
    69' Belgium subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Openda · On: C. De Ketelaere
  11. France
    79' France subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Guendouzi · On: A. Griezmann
  12. France
    80' France subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Dembele · On: M. Olise
  13. Belgium
    83' Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Castagne · On: T. Meunier
  14. Belgium
    83' Belgium subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Doku · On: J. Duranville
  15. France
    90'+4 France subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: Youssouf Fofana

Match Stats

Stat France Belgium
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 87%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 9
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 445 514
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 9 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 387 446
Shots Inside Box 17 6
Saves 4 7
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ France's early goal by R. Kolo Muani in the 29th minute set the tone for the match, giving them a psychological edge.
  • ▸ O. Dembele's goal in the 57th minute put the game out of reach for Belgium, despite their attempts to come back.