France's Soccer Team Builds Unity, Euphoria at Home. Will It Last?

As the French savor their World Cup victory, the nation's soccer (football) team is changing old and negative stereotypes about immigrants and integration. But can this sense of national unity and pride really last? It has been a heady week for French soccer — and for France. The French team's 4-2 victory over Croatia Sunday marks the first time the country has won the World Cup in 20 years. French-Algerian fan Karim Benmekhdar was among many celebrating in the streets — and...

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