Belgium must recover from its last two bitter defeats against the Blues. Samuel Umtiti broke the hearts of supporters in the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup in Russia (1-0), before a Nations League semi-final during which the Devils led by two goals but were inclined (2-3) in October 2021.
Previously, the two enemy brothers had only met three times in a major tournament. Belgium had not had more success there. She lost during the match for 3rd place at the 1986 World Cup (2-4), as well as during the group match at Euro 1984 in Nantes, where the French dominated on their home field (0-5). . The 1938 World Cup saw the Blues win 3-1 in the round of 16.
Never victorious over the French on the biggest international stages, the Red Devils have however won 30 of the 75 confrontations between the two countries. France has won 26, with 19 draws. The last Belgian victory dates back to June 2015, in a friendly at the Stade de France (3-4). In an official match, the last success dates from September 1981 and qualifying for the 1982 World Cup: Belgium then won 2-0 in Brussels.
After the Euro, the two national teams will meet again for the Nations League. Both drawn in Group A2, Belgium and France will face off in September and October. On September 9 at 8:45 p.m., Les Bleus will host. Belgium will host on October 14 at 8:45 p.m.
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