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France would be making its 12th World Cup appearance in the 18th FIFA World Cup 2006 in Germany. France has been placed in Group G, along with Switzerland, South Korea and debutant Togo. France will start its World Cup campaign against Switzerland on 13 June 2006 in Stuttgart, Germany.
France draws with Switzerland (0-0)
In a highly exciting Group G match in Stuttgart on 13 June 2006, Switzerland contested well to deny a victory to favorite France. Both teams had their chances and misses in the game that finally ended in a goalless draw. France had its share of misfortune when Frank Ribery had a great chance to shoot but instead passed the ball to star striker Thierry Henry, who failed convert it to a goal. Switzerland also had the closest chance and miss when a free kick from Tranquillo Barnetta hit the inside of the post and Alexander Frei totally missed convert the rebound. Claude Makelelel of France was declared the Man-of-the-Match.
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