World Cup semi-final between France and Spain to observe minute of silence for 2016 Nice attack
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Le Monde
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President Macron announced that France's World Cup semi-final clash against Spain will feature a solemn tribute to commemorate a decade since the devastating 2016 Nice terror attack. The moment of silence will honor the 86 victims who lost their lives during Bastille Day celebrations. This meaningful gesture demonstrates how major sporting events serve as platforms for national remembrance and collective healing following tragic events.
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World Cup semi-final between France and Spain to observe minute of silence for 2016 Nice attack
French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday a minute of silence will be observed during the World Cup semi-final match between France and Spain on Tuesday, in tribute to victims of the terror attack that killed 86 people attending Bastille Day festivities in the city of Nice 10 years ago, on July 14, 2016.
