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France Host Ukraine on 10th Anniversary of Paris Attacks With World Cup Berth at Stake

Les Bleus enter a commemorative night with qualification within reach.

Overview

  • Kick-off at the Parc des Princes on Nov 13 will be preceded by a minute's silence for the 130 victims of the 2015 attacks.
  • A win would book France's place at the 2026 World Cup with a game to spare, with an away match in Azerbaijan still to come if needed.
  • Captain Kylian Mbappe said the team intends to remember those affected and to offer some comfort to supporters on a difficult anniversary.
  • Coach Didier Deschamps emphasized a duty of remembrance while noting there is a match to play.
  • Selection updates include N'Golo Kante's recall, Randal Kolo Muani's withdrawal with a broken jaw, Ousmane Dembele's injury absence, and Lucas Digne as the only squad member who was at the Stade de France in 2015.