Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 5 Oct 2026

Nations League roundup: Olise leads late charge as France bowl over Belgium

France score four goals in 14 minutes to triumphItaly see off Turkey, Hungary edge out UkraineMichael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the Nations League, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since taking charge.Dodi Lukébakio put Belgium on course for their first competitive win over Les Bleus in 45 years when he fired the visitors in front in the first half at the Stade de France. But the hosts turned the match on its head in a blistering finish, scoring four times in 14 minutes to preserve Zidane’s unbeaten start and move closer to the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

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