French President Emmanuel Macron orders a minute of silence to be observed before the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal between France and Spain, according to multiple reports. Macron announces the tribute to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Nice terror attack. Sources say Macron obtained FIFA approval for the ceremony, and that both teams and officials are expected to participate before kickoff. The observance is intended to honor the victims of the attack in Nice, and it follows France’s official commitment to public remembrance on significant anniversaries. The reports describe the moment as part of the match’s formal opening, with the minute of silence occurring before play begins rather than during the game. The initiative is presented as a commemorative gesture linked to the anniversary date, rather than a response to an event occurring on match day.