France is expected to field a somewhat altered starting eleven for its Nations League match against Belgium, according to probable lineups published by CANAL+, L'Équipe and Foot Mercato. The French outlets reported the projected squads on Monday, October 5, 2026, ahead of the fixture. CANAL+ described the likely Bleus selection as including "a few changes," without specifying which positions would be affected in the material available.
Le Figaro framed the match around several talking points, including the memory of the teams' previous meeting in Brussels, a poor run of results, and the probable composition. The outlet's preview treated the trip to the Belgian capital as a reference point for the upcoming game. Belgian midfielder Van Bommel also looked back on that encounter, telling Orange Sports that his side could have won in Brussels, according to the outlet's report.
The coverage from the French outlets centered on how the national team might line up rather than on confirmed team news, and none of the reports cited a final starting eleven. The probable lineups remain projections until the coach's official selection is announced.
What to watch next: the confirmed starting lineups, which will show whether France follows the changes the French media anticipate for the Belgium match.
