The French team did not tremble for long. After a timid first half, the Blues accelerated to crush Ukraine 4-0 this Thursday and secure their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. A clear victory that delighted Jules Koundé (27 years old, 46 caps), who was just celebrating his birthday.
Jules Koundé is happy. The defender of the Blues praised the victory of the French team, which sends the squad to the next World Cup next June.
“Mission accomplished. We are very happy. It wasn’t easy in the first half, but we managed to raise our level and score four goals without conceding any. Qualification for the World Cup is unique, the biggest competition in the world. We must not take this for granted,” emphasized the FC Barcelona defender to TF1.
“It’s a good thing done.”
Another reason for satisfaction: the first goal in Blue for Hugo Ekitike (23 years old, 5 caps). However, the joy was measured due to the symbolic date of November 13, marked by the attacks in 2015.
“It’s a good thing done. Overall in the campaign, we deserve this qualification. We haven’t always played the best football, but the results are there. In front of our fans, we inevitably think about what happened ten years ago. We celebrate modestly, but it’s a great achievement,” said the Liverpool forward.
The Blues, serious and efficient, thus secure their ticket for 2026, amidst pride, restraint, and renewed ambition.
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