the Blues qualified for the quarters despite a disappointing and heavy draw against Israel

Only 16,611 spectators (out of the 80,000 at the Stade de France), reinforced security in a heavy context and a sad draw which ultimately suited the Blues.

Faced with a weak Israeli team, which had until then suffered four defeats in as many matches, the French team failed to find the fault, despite almost constant domination (22 shots to 2…).

Qualification for the quarter-finals

After a soporific first period, the French tried to light the fuse in the second: Camavinga, with a long shot (65th) slightly revived the atmosphere, and especially Warren Zaire-Emery, well served at the penalty spot, found on his route Peretz (75th). Finally, Marcus Thuram’s header found the Israeli goalkeeper’s gloves, as did Christopher Nkunku’s strike in added time.

If the performance is once again disappointing, the point of the draw benefits the Blues, who validate their qualification for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations, just like Italy, victorious over Belgium (0-1).

First place in the group will therefore be decided on Sunday in Milan against the Transalpins, who won in Paris in the first leg.

On the stands side, the match was calm, despite a slight incident in the stands. A brief crowd movement occurred in an upper stand during the first period, leading to the intervention of stewards to prevent Israeli supporters from mixing with French fans, noted an AFP journalist.