UEFA Nations League: Olise magic seals France’s late win in Brussels

Michael Olise's late goal secured France's victory in the UEFA Nations League group stage match against Belgium at Brussels. The FC Bayern winger came on as a substitute and scored a brilliant goal that sent Les Bleus to the top of Group 1, keeping Zinedine Zidane's perfect record intact. Olise also provided an assist for Kylian Mbappé's winning goal in Zidane's first game as Les Bleus coach.

In the match, Didier Deschamps made nine changes to his lineup, with Kylian Mbappé missing due to injury. FC Bayern players Dayot Upamecano and Olise started the game on the bench. The Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele, Rayan Cherki, and Olise came on as substitutes, but it was Olise who scored the crucial goal just two minutes before the end of regular time.

Zidane celebrated Olise's goal by kicking the ball in front of him with delight. The goal ended Olise's international goal drought, as he had been scoreless since scoring a hat-trick against Northern Ireland before the World Cup. The Ballon d'Or nominee had contributed 74 direct goals for club and country since last season. Italy defeated Türkiye 4-1 away in the other Group 1 match. Zidane will face Italy at the Stade de France in his first game as France's head coach.