World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : France held to a 1-1 draw by Ireland but qualifies for 2010 World Cup
SAINT DENIS, Nov. 18, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (European Qualifiers) : France tied 1-1 with Ireland (halftime: 0-1), in the second leg of a qualifying game on Wednesday night. France, who won the first leg (1-0), secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Ireland is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Play-offs
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 1 title (1998)
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1998) Runners-up (2006) Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
France
1:1
Ireland
1:1 (a.e.t.), 0:1 (0:1)
- 18 November 2009
- 21:00
- Saint Denis
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