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France Overturns Belgium Deficit to Secure First Home Win Under Zidane

By Yosua Arya

Zinedine Zidane secured his first home victory as France manager with a 4‑1 Nations League win over Belgium at the Stade de France. Les Bleus were down 1‑0 until the 77th minute, when substitute Desire Doue equalised. Four minutes later, Rayan Cherki gave France the lead, and Michael Olise scored twice in the 14‑minute span that followed, completing a dramatic comeback. The result leaves France three points ahead of Italy in Group A1, with the top two teams advancing to the quarter‑finals. Zidane praised the squad’s effort, saying, "Tonight, this is soccer, this is what we love… we managed to play an extraordinary second half." Olise echoed his manager’s sentiment, noting the collective nature of the success. France’s group stage concludes in November, with a trip to Italy before hosting Turkey in the final match. AFP