Europa League
13h news: Red Devils under pressure before second clash with France
The 1pm news broadcast on Tuesday 6 October 2026 delivered an extensive sports update, in which the Red Devils suffered a 4-1 defeat to France in the UEFA Nations League. The broadcast highlighted the missed chance in Brussels and the upcoming second confrontation on Monday.
Program and sports overview
The 1pm news provides an overview of Football, Cycling, Tennis, Formula 1, Basketball and Cyclo-cross, with programmes and highlights of the Jupiler Pro League, Challenger Pro League, Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and more, including the UEFA Nations League.
After the 4-1 defeat, the Red Devils face a second confrontation with France on Monday. Coach Vandenbempt emphasized: “We should have taken a point in Brussels as well”, underscoring the missed chance in the first match.
Similarly, Remco Evenepoel celebrates his European title after a gripping sprint against Ciccone, a three‑minute‑forty‑second video was shown during the sports weekend.
Vandenbempt added: “You can lose to France, but we want to see Belgium’s DNA”, a statement that emphasizes the long‑term vision despite the recent defeat.
The contrasts between the painful defeat and the hopeful prospects show that the Red Devils continue to focus on their identity, while the broadcast continues to present a broad sporting panorama.