Written by France Defeats Belgium 2-0 in UEFA Nations League Clash
France
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France secured a 2-0 victory against Belgium in a thrilling UEFA Nations League match held on September 9, 2024. The game took place at Groupama Academy Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, France.
France’s Randal Kolo Muani opened the scoring in the first half.
Ousmane Dembélé scored a second-half goal. N’Golo Kanté assisted him.
Despite Belgium’s efforts and substitutions, they couldn’t break through France’s defense.
Match Stats: France 2-0 Belgium
| Stat | France | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Total Shots | 19 | 14 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots Off Target | 9 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 83% |
| Total Passes | 490 | 510 |
| Tackles | 18 | 21 |
| Saves | 4 | 5 |
Starting Lineups: France vs Belgium
| Position | France | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Mike Maignan | Koen Casteels |
| Right Back | Jules Koundé | Timothy Castagne |
| Center Back | Dayot Upamecano | Wout Faes |
| Center Back | William Saliba | Zeno Debast |
| Left Back | Lucas Digne | Arthur Theate |
| Central Midfield | N’Golo Kanté | Youri Tielemans |
| Central Midfield | Manu Koné | Amadou Onana |
| Attacking Midfield | Antoine Griezmann | Kevin De Bruyne |
| Right Wing | Ousmane Dembélé | Dodi Lukebakio |
| Left Wing | Marcus Thuram | Jérémy Doku |
| Striker | Randal Kolo Muani | Loïs Openda |
Goal Scorers and Player Statistics: France vs Belgium
| Player | Team | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on Target | Pass Accuracy | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Kolo Muani | France | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 88% | 1 |
| Ousmane Dembélé | France | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 85% | 2 |
Group Standings: UEFA Nations League – League A, Group 2
| Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | W W | 6 |
| France | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | L W | 3 |
| Belgium | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | W L | 3 |
| Israel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | L L | 0 |
Head-to-Head Statistics: France vs Belgium
| Category | France | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 27 | 30 |
| Goals Scored | 23 | 14 |
| Matches Played | 76 | 76 |
| Draws | 19 | 19 |
| Last 5 Matches Wins | 3 | 1 |
| Clean Sheets in Last 5 | 2 | 1 |