Michael Olise secured a late winner for France as they edged Belgium 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League encounter in Brussels on Tuesday night. The Bayern Munich forward, introduced after the 77th minute in place of Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola, embarked on a solo run from inside his own half, outmaneuvering Brighton & Hove Albion’s Maxim De Cuyper before finishing low into the far corner from just outside the penalty area.

In the other Group 1 League A fixture, Italy claimed a convincing 4-1 victory over Turkey in Bursa. Brentford’s Michael Kayode marked his Italy debut with a goal, while defenders Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, and striker Francesco Pio Esposito also contributed to the away side’s tally.

Northern Ireland currently lead their League B group following promotion from League C two years ago. The team managed a goalless draw at home against Hungary on Tuesday, three days after a 1-0 away win against Georgia. During the match, Patrick Kelly came close to scoring, hitting the crossbar in the first half, and West Bromwich Albion’s Isaac Price nearly secured a late winner, only to have his near-post shot saved. In the same group, Georgia and Ukraine played out a goalless draw in Tbilisi.

Elsewhere in League B’s Group 4, Sweden defeated Poland 3-1 with Viktor Gyokeres scoring the third goal under manager Graham Potter. Bosnia-Herzegovina also recorded a 4-2 win over Romania in Bucharest.

In League C Group 2, Montenegro edged Armenia 3-2 in a closely contested match, while Latvia and Cyprus played to a draw.

These fixtures highlight the ongoing competition within the Nations League’s various groups and divisions as teams seek promotion, avoid relegation, and build momentum ahead of future international tournaments.