Zidane exults as France unlocks Belgium thanks to Olise

In the stadium, the silence grows heavy as time ticks towards the 88th minute, the French supporters hold their breath. The French team had to wait until this precise moment to break the Belgian lock, after an enjoyable, intense and long indecisive match.

Olise, the man of the moment

While the two teams were matching each other blow for blow, it was ultimately the Bleus who had the final word thanks to Michael Olise. Brought on in the second half, the French player made the difference with a piece of top‑class play. After pulling the ball from his shoulder, Olise crossed a large part of the opponent's pitch before cutting back into the centre.

Without a second thought, he then curled a magnificent left‑foot strike, perfectly finding the back of the net (0‑1, 88th). This exceptional goal instantly set the French bench alight.

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Zidane, overflow of joy

Among the most demonstrative was a certain Zinédine Zidane. The coach of the Bleus could not contain his joy when he saw his team take the lead in the final minutes. The former French number 10 thus gave himself a sprint along the touchline before unleashing his joy by striking with all his might at a ball intended for the restart.

A scene as spontaneous as it was spectacular, reflecting the relief felt on the French bench after a match that had been tightly contested for so long.

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Consequences of the victory

Thanks to this victory secured in the final minutes, the Bleus therefore continue their campaign with a valuable win against Belgium. Michael Olise, for his part, enjoyed a true moment of glory for his appearance.