Michael Olise Leads France to 4-1 Comeback Against Belgium
In a thrilling Nations League match, Michael Olise scored two late goals to inspire France to a remarkable 4-1 comeback victory over Belgium. Belgium initially took the lead with Dodi Lukebakio scoring after receiving a 60-yard through ball from Romeo Lavia, beating France's debutant goalkeeper Guillaume Restes.
France dominated possession and equalized through Désiré Doué's low strike from outside the box, which found the bottom corner past Belgium's debutant goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt. The game turned in France's favor in the final 13 minutes, with Rayan Cherki scoring after a precise cutback from substitute Michael Olise.
Olise then scored twice, both assisted by Doué, solidifying his importance to the national team with 17 goal involvements in 16 appearances for France in 2026. This victory kept France unbeaten under coach Zinedine Zidane, placing them at the top of Nations League Group A1 with 10 points from four matches, while Belgium, managed by Mark van Bommel, remained third with six points.
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