World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : France hold Israel to 0-0
Sep. 4, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : France tied 0-0 with Israel, in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result left both teams tied in the third place of Group 4 with one point. In their next game, Israel will meet Cyprus on September 8, while France will face the Faroe islands.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 1 title (1998)
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1998) Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
France
0:0
Israel
0:0 (0:0)
- 4 September 2004
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Switzerland | 3 |
 Ireland | 3 |
| France | 1 |
| Israel | 1 |
 Cyprus | 0 |
 Faroe islands | 0 |
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