November 15, (THEWILL) – France qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals following a goalless encounter with Israel at the Stade de France.
The progression came after Italy defeated Belgium 1-0 in a parallel fixture on Thursday evening.
The match, which attracted a modest attendance, proceeded under intensive police presence and stringent protocols.
These measures followed recent incidents in the Netherlands, where supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv experienced attacks after their Europa League match against Ajax.
French authorities implemented comprehensive safety measures throughout the stadium and surrounding areas, reflecting broader concerns about spectator protection at international sporting events.
Amsterdam’s civic leader Femke Halsema addressed the earlier incident involving Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters, describing it as a combination of discriminatory behaviour and disorderly conduct.
The result positions France among Europe’s elite eight teams in the League competition, despite their inability to break through Israel’s defensive formation.
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