France captain Kylian Mbappé said the national team will dedicate their upcoming World Cup qualifier to the victims of the November 13, 2015, Paris attacks, as the nation marks a decade since the tragedy that claimed 130 lives.
Speaking ahead of France’s match at the Stade de France — one of the sites targeted during the attacks — Mbappé said the game would be “much more than football.” The Paris-born forward added, “We will play with emotion and respect, to honor those who lost their lives and to show that France stands strong.”
The coordinated assaults on the Bataclan concert hall, cafés, and the Stade de France left deep wounds across the country. For many, returning to the stadium serves as both a painful reminder and a symbol of resilience.
The French Football Federation has confirmed a minute of silence will be observed before kickoff, with players wearing black armbands. Stadium screens will display the names of the victims as fans are invited to join in collective remembrance.
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