Four goals conceded in 14 minutes: Belgium's disaster at the Stade de France

Four goals conceded in fourteen minutes sealed the debacle of the Red Devils at the Stade de France, where Belgium, seeking its first official win against France since 1981, saw Dodi Lukebakio's lead evaporate in the final quarter‑hour.

An early goal gives the advantage

Dodi Lukebakio found the net just after the half‑hour mark, giving the Red Devils a lead that held until the start of the final quarter‑hour. This lead fed the hope of a first official victory against the French neighbours since 1981.

The collapse in fourteen minutes

Desire Doué's equaliser immediately triggered a French reaction. In the space of fourteen minutes, Belgium conceded four goals, turning the match into a debacle.

Each French wave led by Doué, Cherki and Olise hammered Belgium's inability to respond, swinging the score in France's favour.

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The newspaper Le Soir called the performance “a shipwreck”, adding that “conceding four goals back‑to‑back is a professional fault for internationals”. RTBF described the situation as a physical and psychological collapse, highlighting “the shame of having melted as soon as the French bench accelerated”.

On X, a supporter denounced “an absolute shame, a lack of respect for the shirt” after the 4‑1 defeat in fifteen minutes. Another message summed up the general feeling: “at that level, it’s no longer fatigue, it’s abandoning the post. It’s shameful”.

Mark van Bommel tried to put things into perspective, stating: “when you work for two weeks and see how the instructions are applied during the match, it’s really a pity to have this final quarter‑hour”. He added that, over the four meetings, there was “much more positive than negative” and called for not staying stuck on this final quarter‑hour in France.

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This defeat marks the seventh consecutive loss for the Red Devils against France, extending a run without an official win since 1981.