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France Come from Behind to Thrash Belgium 4-1 in Nations League

WHY IT MATTERS

France's comeback victory highlights their resilience and ability to adapt to different situations, while also showcasing the impact of Zidane's substitutes in securing a crucial win in the Nations League.

What happened

France secured a 4-1 win over Belgium in their Nations League Group A1 match at the Stade de France, thanks to a remarkable turnaround in the final 15 minutes. Zinedine Zidane's substitutes, Desire Doue, Rayan Cherki, and Michael Olise, all made a significant impact off the bench. Doue levelled the match with a left-footed shot in the 77th minute, followed by Cherki's goal four minutes later. Olise then completed a brace from close range just before and during stoppage time. Belgium took the lead through Dodi Lukebakio's goal in the 35th minute, but France's second-half performance was impressive, with Zidane praising his team's ability to turn the match around.

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France come from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1

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