Nations league: Mbappe leads France’s 3-2 win vs Belgium

Turin, October 8

Kylian Mbappe redeemed himself with a goal and an assist as France came from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 and reach the Nations League final.

Theo Hernandez scored the last-minute winner to complete the comeback and send world champions France through to Sunday’s final against Spain. It was only his second appearance for his country and came the day after his 24th birthday.

Two quickfire goals at the end of the first half had given Belgium a seemingly comfortable lead but Mbappe, who became the youngest player to reach 50 caps for Les Bleus, set up Karim Benzema’s goal in the 62nd minute and converted a penalty seven minutes later.

“I never doubted Kylian. I always showed him that I was with him, behind him,” coach Didier Deschamps said. “I know very well that the France team is stronger with him.” — AP