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France Face Ukraine in World Cup Qualifier on 10th Anniversary of Paris Terror Attacks

France aims to honor victims of the 2015 Paris attacks while potentially securing World Cup qualification with a win over Ukraine, coach Didier Deschamps said.

  • On Thursday, France national team face Ukraine national team at the Parc des Princes, Paris in a World Cup qualifier on the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015 attacks.
  • Long ago, the November 13, 2015 attacks involved a suicide bomber near Gate D of the Stade de France, with Islamic State claiming responsibility, coach Didier Deschamps recalled being on the bench that night.
  • Lucas Digne will be the lone player present from the 2015 Stade de France crowd, while Kylian Mbappe, then not on the national team, feared for his parents in Bondy during the attacks.
  • Victory would secure France national team's place at next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and the match doubles as a tribute to those affected by the 2015 attacks.
  • The team plans public acknowledgements around the match, with Kylian Mbappe saying the France team and staff want to 'have a thought for those affected' and will try to pay tribute Thursday.
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France aim to secure World Cup place as Paris marks attacks anniversary

France's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will be a poignant occasion as it takes place on the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terror attacks.

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Paris, Nov 13 (Latin Press) The French football team will receive today in this capital to that of Ukraine with the aim in a win that secures its direct ticket to next year's football World Cup. The post France looks to Ukraine for a direct ticket to the football World Cup first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.

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