UEFA Nations League: France Triumph Over Belgium

France Beat Belgium 2-1

Belgium pushed for an equalizer but couldn't find one...

Randal Kolo Muani's double helps France defeat Belgium 2-1 in a dramatic Uefa Nations League match, marred by controversy and VAR decisions.

France secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Belgium in an incident-packed Uefa Nations League match in Brussels. Randal Kolo Muani's double proved decisive, despite Belgium's relentless pressure.

The hosts were awarded an early penalty after William Saliba brought down Lois Openda, but Youri Tielemans skied his effort. France then won a penalty of their own when Wout Faes handled the ball, and Kolo Muani sent Koen Casteels the wrong way.

Openda equalized in first-half added time with a header, initially ruled out for offside but given by VAR. France thought they regained the lead through Manu Kone's strike, but it was disallowed for handball.

Kolo Muani headed in the winner in the 62nd minute from Lucas Digne's cross. However, France played the final 14 minutes with 10 men after Aurelien Tchouameni received a second yellow card.

Belgium pushed for an equalizer but couldn't find one. Italy's 4-1 win over Israel in Udine leaves France second in Group A2 with 9 points, behind leaders Italy on 10 points. Belgium, with 4 points, faces a likely relegation-promotion playoff.

Highlights 

• France beats Belgium 2-1 in Nations League match
• Randal Kolo Muani scores twice
• VAR controversy surrounds penalties and goals
• Aurelien Tchouameni sees red in final 14 minutes
• Italy leads Group A2; Belgium faces relegation threat