World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : France and Ireland play out 0-0 draw
Oct. 9, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : France tied 0-0 with Ireland, in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Irish second in Group 4 with 5 points. France is third with 5 points. In their next game, Ireland will meet the Faroe islands on October 13, while France will face Cyprus.
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)
Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
France
0:0
Ireland
0:0 (0:0)
- 9 October 2004
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Switzerland | 5 |
| Ireland | 5 |
| France | 5 |
 Israel | 5 |
 Cyprus | 1 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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