France and Belgium are set to meet at the Stade de France on Monday, 5 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 GMT in the fourth round of the Ligue des Nations.
Both sides are expected to use a 4-3-3 formation for the contest, with France aiming to control Belgium’s midfield threat and exploit space in wide areas.
France
Zinedine Zidane is expected to select a midfield built around energy and defensive work, with the aim of limiting the influence of Kevin De Bruyne. France’s wide attackers would then provide pace and width, stretching the Belgian defence and creating opportunities for the central attacking players.
The probable France XI is:
Goalkeeper: M. Maignan
Defenders: Pierre Kalulu, J. Jacquet, Maxence Lacroix, A. Truffert
Midfielders: Rayan Cherki, L. Da Cunha, Adrien Rabiot
Forwards: Michael Olise, O. Dembele, Desire Doue
The structure would give France three central midfield options while allowing its attacking players to operate from wide positions. Michael Olise, O. Dembele and Desire Doue are listed as the expected front three.
Belgium
Belgium are also likely to line up in a 4-3-3 for their trip to the Stade de France. The formation is expected to provide balance between defence and attack, while giving Kevin De Bruyne support in the creative areas of midfield.
Romelu Lukaku is set to lead the attack, with Belgium also relying on the pace and direct running of its wide players. The probable Belgium XI is:
Goalkeeper: S. Lammens
Defenders: T. Castagne, Nathan Ngoy, B. Mechele, Maxime de Cuyper
Midfielders: K. De Bruyne, Y. Tielemans, Hans Vanaken
Forwards: D. Lukebakio, Romelu Lukaku, Mika Godts
De Bruyne, Y. Tielemans and Hans Vanaken are expected to form the midfield three, behind D. Lukebakio, Lukaku and Mika Godts.
France’s fourth Ligue des Nations match is approaching, with the two teams preparing to face one another in Paris. The listed 1xbet odds make France favourites at 1.48, while a draw is priced at 4.60 and a Belgium victory at 5.10.
