Coverage dated September 28, 2026

Nations League: With Mbappé away, Dembélé steps into new role

Headline from France 24

France face Belgium on Matchday 2 of the Nations League. With Kylian Mbappé out due to injury, Ousmane Dembélé will serve as captain if he starts.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Belgium vs France – Nations League: Team line-ups, head-to-head, Mbappe (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Two-time world champions France travel to Belgium for Monday's Nations League clash without captain Kylian Mbappe.

  2. France 24

    Nations League: With Mbappé away, Dembélé steps into new role (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    France face Belgium on Matchday 2 of the Nations League. With Kylian Mbappé out due to injury, Ousmane Dembélé will serve as captain if he starts.

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