Wales kicked off the match against Montenegro in second-choice yellow, while France hosted Belgium in their white change strip. Craig Bellamy made five changes to the Wales team, including Leeds keeper Karl Darlow making his international debut at 33. Kosovo secured a 4-0 victory against Cyprus, bouncing back from a previous defeat by Romania. France responded to a loss against Italy by dropping eight players, including Kylian Mbappe. The weather in Nikšić improved from heavy rain to a classic Welsh winter, with uncertainty if the game would go ahead. Overall, the Nations League matches provided an interesting start to the evening, with anticipation for the flagship game between France and Belgium in Lyon. Seven matches were set to kick off across the continent, with teams emerging from the tunnels amidst enthusiastic supporters. The evening promised high intensity and a spirited competition amongst the participating teams. Despite the change in lineups and weather conditions, football fans were excited for an eventful night of international football.
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Live Nations League matches: Montenegro vs. Wales, France vs. Belgium, and more
