Nations League: Belgium hit by double blow ahead of France showdown

Belgium have suffered a massive blow ahead of their Nations League clash with France, with Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans ruled out. Meanwhile, Spain face their own squad shake-up as Ferran Torres' injury prompts an emergency call-up for 19-year-old prodigy Carlos Espí.

International Football

05:08 - 04/10/2026

Belgium face midfield crisis ahead of blockbuster France clash

Belgium face a midfield crisis ahead of their blockbuster Nations League clash with France.

Belgium will be without De Bruyne (booked in the 80th minute) and Tielemans (booked in the 30th minute) for their clash against France on 5 October 2026, following a 3-0 victory over Turkey where the 33-year-old Lukaku took his international tally to 94 goals. Their French opponents will also be missing defender Upamecano following his 85th-minute red card against Italy.

Spain squad shake-up: Ferran Torres injured as 19-year-old prodigy earns call-up

Spain squad shake-up as Ferran Torres is ruled out and 19-year-old prodigy Carlos Espí is called up.

Spain have lost Ferran Torres (left ankle) and Nico Williams (left thigh muscle) to injury, forcing De la Fuente to hand an emergency call-up to 19-year-old Real Madrid prodigy Carlos Espí. Due to his late arrival at the training camp, the striker – who has racked up five goals and two assists for the Under-21s – will miss the clash against the Czech Republic at 20:45 on 3 October 2026. Espí is set to make his debut against Croatia on 6 October 2026.

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