France beats Belgium 4-1 and takes the lead in the Nations League

World Cup semi-finalists France celebrated their first home win under new national coach Zinédine Zidane thanks to Bayern Munich's Michael Olise. The two-time world champion won 4-1 (0-1) against Belgium in the fourth game of the Nations League. With the victory in Paris, France extended its lead in Group A1, while Belgium slipped to third place due to Italy's 3-1 (1-0) win against Turkey.

Former Bundesliga professional Dodi Lukébakio scored the first goal of the evening in the 35th minute. After a fine pass behind the French defense, the long-time Hertha BSC striker ran completely freely towards France's goal and remained ice cold in the duel with keeper Guillaume Restes.

But Zidane, who had only left captain Ousmane Dembelé in the starting line-up from the draw against Italy on Friday, substituted his regulars in the second half. They then turned things around: Desiré Doué equalized (77th minute), Rayan Cherki added four minutes later. In the final phase, Michael Olise's show was on, who made everything clear with a brace within three minutes after his assist for the opening goal (88th, 90th + 1).

Italy again winner against Turkey

Italy's coach Roberto Mancini also rotated vigorously after the encouraging performance in France and brought on Gianluca Scamacca, among others, from the start. The center forward made it 1-0 in the 26th minute when, in the hosts' first real opportunity, he hit the bottom edge of the crossbar with a dropkick, from where the ball bounced into the goal.

In the second half, the Turks, who were playing at eye level, were only allowed to celebrate briefly: three minutes after Aral Simsir's equalizer (61'), the Azzurri were back in front thanks to Riccardo Calafiori's header. Substitute Pio Esposito finally set the course for victory for the hosts in Bologna (87th).