Zinedine Zidane, head coach of the French national team, admitted that he felt Michael Olise would score his goal against Belgium.
The French national team defeated Belgium 1-0 thanks to Olise's goal following a brilliant individual effort in the final seconds of the match.
Cameras captured Zidane celebrating his player's goal as he ran off the pitch.
The French national team's head coach told French channel "TF1": "I watched Olise sprinting with the ball and dribbling, and I told myself he was going to score; I was excited and completely immersed in the moment regardless."
He added, "We deserved the result throughout the match, everyone is involved and enthusiastic, and this is what we love."
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Olise scored the goal in the 88th minute after an individual effort, then shot a low ball that found the back of the net past Belgium goalkeeper Sam Lammers.
With this victory, the French national team's points total rose to six, topping the group standings.
Meanwhile, Belgium's points total remained frozen at three, placing them third in the standings.
France had previously defeated Turkey 1-0 in the first round, while Belgium also beat Italy 2-0.
France is scheduled to play against Italy in the third round.
