League of Nations. France – Belgium: the Blues must turn the lights back on

After a first League of Nations match against Italy completely missed ( 1-3), the Blues still display serious shortcomings in all sectors. Faced with Belgium (tonight at 8:45 pm), a rebound is expected.

With the heavy defeat against Italy last Saturday (1-3), one thing is certain, something is wrong in this team concocted by Didier Deschamps, ineffective defensively and ghostly offensively. This is also the second consecutive defeat in international competition for Les Bleus (after their elimination against Spain at the Euro),f something that has not happened since June 2015. In 2024, Les Bleus will also have the worst win ratio (36%) in a calendar year since 1992. Proof, perhaps, of a team that is faltering at the moment. The offensive sector is a perfect example of this.

“We need to finish better, contribute more offensively. It's the whole team, we all need to work together” analyzed Manu Koné at the end of the match heavily lost against Italy. And for good reason, the Blues were disappointed in front of the goals. The spearhead of the French attack, Kylian Mbappé, who should not be a starter this evening, did not score again for four matches, its worst run since June-September 2021. In addition to the offensive aspect, it was the defense that showed itself to be shaky, even on the verge of breaking down, like Jonathan Clauss, who was struggling throughout the match against Italy, in the continuity of a central hinge in difficulty.

Tonight against Belgium, a surge of pride is expected from the Bleus to get back into this competition but also and above all to gain confidence before the qualifications for the 2026 World Cup next March.

What time does the France – Belgium match start ?

The France – Belgium match will start at 8:45 p.m. and will take place at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon.

On which TV channel is France – Belgium broadcast ?

The match between France and Belgium will be broadcast on TF1.

What are the probable line-ups for France – Belgium ?

France. Maignan – Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez – Kanté, Koné – Kolo Muani, Olise, Barcola – Kolo Muani

Belgium.  Casteels – Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper – Onana, Tielemans – Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Doku – Openda