France clinched a spot in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals after a goalless draw against Israel on Thursday, despite a subdued performance and a record-low crowd at Paris' Stade de France. Security concerns loomed large following recent violence in Amsterdam involving Israeli fans, leading to heightened measures and just 16,611 spectators—the smallest turnout ever for Les Bleus at the venue. 🛡️🏟️
Coach Didier Deschamps admitted the atmosphere felt \"weird\" but praised his team's focus amid the tension. Missing stars like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, France struggled to break down Israel’s defense. Randal Kolo Muani and substitutes Marcus Thuram and Christopher Nkunku came close, but goalkeeper Daniel Peretz kept Israel in the game with crucial saves. 🧤❌
With 10 points in Group A2, France now faces group leaders Italy in Milan on Sunday to decide who tops the table. Will Les Bleus level up their game? Stay tuned! ⚡🇮🇹
