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Olise’s Late Goal Sends France Past Belgium 1-0

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 2:18 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

France defeated Belgium 1-0 in Brussels after Michael Olise scored the winner.
Zidane changed nine players, keeping only goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Maxence Lacroix.
Olise entered in the 77th minute and scored the winner in the 88th.
France rose to six points, leading Group A1 by three points over Belgium and Italy.
Mike Maignan captained France, made a crucial save in the 72nd minute and kept a clean sheet.

History

Historical Context

In July 1998 France hosted the FIFA World Cup, winning the final 12 July 1998 at Stade de France 3-0 over Brazil, with Zidane scoring twice. The triumph, France’s first title and the most recent home-soil victory, created a legacy that pressures the federation in later campaigns. That legacy frames today’s Euro 2024 qualifier, where France, once starring Zidane, seeks a 1-0 win over Belgium.

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Story summary

France defeated Belgium 1-0 in Brussels after Michael Olise scored the winner.
Zidane changed nine players, keeping only goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Maxence Lacroix.
Olise entered in the 77th minute and scored the winner in the 88th.
France rose to six points, leading Group A1 by three points over Belgium and Italy.
Mike Maignan captained France, made a crucial save in the 72nd minute and kept a clean sheet.

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