A Showdown to Decide the Future of France
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A French flag is waved from the stands prior to the start of the World Cup group A soccer match between France and Mexico at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, Thursday, June 17, 2010.
( Hassan Ammar / Associated Press )
( Hassan Ammar / Associated Press )
Produced by Alexandra Botti and Oliver Lazarus