Belgium vs France in Nepali Time: 12:30 AM Kick-off Without Mbappe as Van Bommel Hosts Zidane’s France

A Big League A Test for Two New Managers

Belgium vs France kicks off at 12:30 AM early on Tuesday in Nepal, and it is a meeting of two new coaches. Mark van Bommel is in charge of Belgium at home for the first time, while Zinedine Zidane leads France after winning his first game.

Belgium beat Italy 2-0 through Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio for their first clean sheet in five matches. France won 1-0 in Türkiye, but Kylian Mbappe scored the winner and then suffered a knee injury that keeps him out.

Match Details

• Fixture: Belgium vs France, UEFA Nations League 2026-27, League A Group 1, Matchday 2
• Venue: King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels
• Date in Nepal: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
• Kick-off in Nepal: 12:30 AM (NPT)
• Local time in Brussels: 8:45 PM on Monday, 28 September (CEST)
• Nepal broadcast: not confirmed, so check your local sports channels and streaming apps

Team News

Belgium are without Leandro Trossard (heel), and Godts should play on the left in a front three with Kevin De Bruyne and Diego Moreira behind Charles De Ketelaere. Nathan Ngoy and Brandon Mechele are expected at centre-back. Belgium have not lost as the home side since November 2024, but they have lost their last five games against France.

With Mbappe out, Ousmane Dembele is expected to lead the line, supported by Michael Olise and Desire Doue. Manu Kone and Adrien Rabiot should hold the midfield, with Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki in a more creative role. France have won eight and drawn one of their last nine away games.

Predicted Lineups

Not confirmed. Based on preview reports.

Belgium: Lammens; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Raskin, Tielemans; Moreira, De Bruyne, Godts; De Ketelaere

France: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Lacroix, Truffert; Cherki, Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Doue

Prediction

France have the better record in this fixture and still have a strong attack without Mbappe, but Belgium are confident at home and have De Bruyne in form. We expect neither side to get a clear edge.

Prediction: Belgium 1-1 France