France coach Zinedine Zidane plans to rotate his squad ahead of the match against Belgium in Brussels. The team faces four fixtures in a short international window, with a long trip between the games against Türkiye and Belgium adding to the workload. Zidane said changes were certain but would not say how many players would be replaced before the match.
The Brussels game is France’s second of four fixtures in the window. Les Bleus will then host Italy in Paris on Friday before meeting Belgium again at the Stade de France on October 5. In the previous match, Kylian Mbappé scored the winning goal but was later substituted and returned to Real Madrid for further treatment.
Zidane said his priority was building understanding among the players and ensuring they grasp the style and tactical demands he wants to introduce. With limited training time, video analysis can also help prepare the team. He added that France wants to win every time it takes the field.
Belgium, coached by the newly appointed Mark van Bommel, opened its Group A1 campaign with a 2–0 win over Italy in Rome. Zidane expects a difficult match and praised the quality of Belgium’s squad. He urged his players to value their time with the national team, noting that a football career passes quickly; he is 54 and can no longer play.