French forward Thierry Henry (L), French defender William Gallas (2ndL), French forward Nicolas Anelka, French forward Alou Diarra and French midfielder Andre-Pierre Gignac celebrate at the end of the World Cup 2010 qualifying football match France vs. Republic of Ireland on November 18, 2009 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. Former champions France secured their World Cup spot after a 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France. France won the two-legged tie 2-1. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE