2023-12-15 02:15:09
They had a historic opportunity to seize, they did not miss it. The French futsal team secured a historic qualification for the next Futsal World Cup this Thursday evening in Laval. The Blues easily defeated Slovakia (7-1) in a sold-out Espace Mayenne venue (3,500 seats). Thanks to this quiet success, the French consolidate their first place in Group C of the qualifiers, even before their last match in Germany on Wednesday December 20.
The Blues exploded with joy at the final whistle, offering the Mayenne public a festive round in the center of the field. This growing indoor sport is therefore taking a further step in France. His national team will compete in the final phase of the 2024 World Cup, scheduled in Uzbekistan (September 14-October 6). This would be a first for the French selection created in 1997.
A sign of the progress of the Blues, the French controlled this match against Slovakia from start to finish. An opponent who had nevertheless held on to them in the first leg (4-4). The French were however in hat 3 of their group, and were not favorites between Croatia, Slovakia and Germany. They come away with a record of 4 wins and 1 draw, even before the last match.
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