Press review: tributes paid as France book World Cup spot | OneFootball

This Friday, November 14, the French press (from a sports perspective) focused on nothing directly related to Paris Saint-Germain. Instead, the spotlight was on the French national team, which secured a victory over Ukraine last night and thus confirmed its qualification for the 2026 World Cup. This took place on an evening of commemoration, 10 years after the attacks in Paris.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

It was a very special evening; it can be difficult to fully rejoice in football with such events in mind. But it is also the best response, to continue living and enjoying beautiful moments together. Football is just a small element, but it matters. And qualifying for the World Cup is always something to celebrate.

France approached these qualifiers with a certain calm and achieved a convincing victory last night, even if it took some time to find rhythm and creativity. Moving Michel Olise to the center, in place of a rather disappointing Rayan Cherki, made a big difference.

There is still work to be done for the Bleus to find the best formula for the World Cup. Let’s also hope that the players are spared from injuries.

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