The national team suffered a setback against Ireland after the Baku Football Festival. However, fans are celebrating at the first-selling Stade de Luxembourg.
World Cup qualification
Andre Klein
The national team suffered a setback against Ireland after the Baku Football Festival. However, fans are celebrating at the first-selling Stade de Luxembourg.
The Luxembourg national team lost third place in the qualifying group. Against a very strong Ireland, Luke Holtz’s men had to concede a 0: 3 defeat. The 9,300 fans at the sold-out Stade de Luxembourg, however, created a great atmosphere and loudly supported their team.
Fans turn Stade de Luxembourg into a pantry against Ireland
This fan with the Luxembourg scarf was able to grab one of the most sought after tickets on his team.
Photo: Jan Hellers
Luxembourg’s Gerson Rodriguez watches as Shane snatches the ball from Duffy’s hand.
Photo: Ben Majeres
9,300 fans turn Stade de Luxembourg into a sea of red, white and blue flags.
Photo: Jan Hellers
Wahid Selimovich (left) has a header dual with Irish midfielder Chidosi Ogben.
Photo: Ben Majeres
Before the fans could enter the stadium, they went to check the Kovid at the entrance.
Photo: Ben Majeres
Stade de Luxembourg and to its left is the National Tower of Water.
Photo: Ben Majeres
The stadium was also illuminated in national colors.
Photo: Ben Majeres
Irish fans who traveled with them proudly present the flag of their country.
Photo: Ben Majeres
As in Ireland’s away victory, national coach Luke Holts once again wore his “lucky jacket”.
Photo: Jan Hellers
Kovid inspection at the entrance to the stadium.
Photo: Ben Majeres
In the Irish fan block, the color “green” clearly dominated.
Photo: Jan Hellers
Christopher Martins in battle with an Irish defender. Unfortunately, it was not enough to score.
Photo: Jan Hellers
A fan on the stand allows his emotions to run free.
Photo: Jan Hellers
View to the entire stadium in the national anthem.
Photo: Ben Majeres
After Duffy’s 1-0 in the 67th minute, the Irish’s joy was excellent.
Photo: Ben Majeres
Grand Duke Henry (5 from left), FLF President Paul Philip (6 from left) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (7 from left) were seated in the official gallery.
Photo: Ben Majeres
Leandro Barrero folds his arms in front of his face in frustration.
Photo: Jan Hellers
This spectator from FIFA boss Infantino wants the next World Cup to take place in Luxembourg.
Photo: Jan Hellers
The fans behind are supporting their team.
Photo: Ben Majeres
Two Irish fans who traveled with them point fingers at their team.
Photo: Jan Hellers
What feels like an overhead kick is actually Wahid Selimovich who went over the ball.
Photo: Ben Majeres
The Luxembourg fan scarf was one of the most famous souvenirs in the stadium.
Photo: Jan Hellers
Maxim Chanot and captain Laurent Jones are in talks with referee Thomas Bogner (Hungary) after Daniel Sinani missed a goal in the 55th minute.
Photo: Ben Majeres
Fans want to keep the rhythm of the World Cup for four years.
Photo: Ben Majeres
Olivier Till tries to escape from his guard, Josh Cullen.
Photo: Jan Hellers
Flags and scarves as far as the eye can see.
Photo: Ben Majeres
This Irish fan holds the Luxembourg flag in his right hand.
Photo: Jan Hellers
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at the stadium …
Photo: Ben Majeres
View to the entire stadium in the national anthem.
Photo: Ben Majeres
These fans have no sympathy for FIFA’s World Cup plans.
Photo: Ben Majeres
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