Macron orders minute of silence before France‑Spain World Cup semi‑final to honor Nice attack victims

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a one‑minute silence will be observed before the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi‑final between France and Spain, to mark the 10th anniversary of the July 14 2016 Nice truck attack that killed 86 people and injured more than 400. The tribute follows a request by Nice mayor Éric Ciotti and was approved by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Macron said on X, “We will never forget,” thanking Infantino for responding to France’s appeal. The ceremony will be held in Nice, where the president is expected to attend alongside former president François Hollande; a drone‑show and 86 light beams will illuminate the Promenade des Anglais. Across the city, a three‑day commemoration includes a silent march with around a thousand participants, a sculpture titled “Angels of the Bay” and ongoing investigations into security shortcomings. Victims’ families and survivor testimonies featured in coverage, underscoring the lasting impact of the attack while the world watches a major football match.