France took a significant step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League, securing a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Belgium. This win puts them at the top of Group A with 10 points after four rounds.
France has increased its tally to 10 points, while Italy sits in second place with 7 points. Belgium occupies third place with 6 points, while Turkey has lost its chances of qualifying after losing all four of its matches.
Despite their comfortable position, France have not officially secured their qualification, with two matches awaiting them in November. The first is away against Italy on November 12, followed by a home match against Turkey in Bordeaux on November 15.
The calculations are clear for Zinedine Zidane's squad, as the French national team will guarantee their direct qualification to the quarter-finals if they win against Italy, without needing to wait for the result of the final round.
France can secure qualification in Italy even with a draw, provided Belgium does not win against Turkey in the match taking place simultaneously.
In contrast, if the French national team loses to Italy, they will still need just one point from their final match against Turkey to guarantee qualification, which confirms the advantage of their position before the two decisive rounds.
The only scenario that could prevent France from reaching the quarter-finals is if they lose to Italy and Turkey, alongside Belgium winning their remaining two matches, which would see France drop to third place and exit the competition for the title.
The quarter-final matches will take place during the international break from March 25 to March 30, 2027, with the winning teams qualifying for the final stage scheduled between June 9 and June 13, 2027.
