'Football is bringing joy'published at 16:09 BST 19 June 2021
FT: Hungary 1-1 France
Eric Abidal
Former France defender on BBC One

Football is bringing joy. After this year and a half of the pandemic this atmosphere was amazing for football.
France rescue draw but Hungary earn famous point
Fiola put Hungary in front with fine team goal
Griezmann equalises for world champions in second half
France miss chance to seal spot in last 16
Hungary's qualifying hopes will go to last game
Capacity crowd present in Budapest, Hungary
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Neil Johnston
FT: Hungary 1-1 France
Eric Abidal
Former France defender on BBC One
Football is bringing joy. After this year and a half of the pandemic this atmosphere was amazing for football.
FT: Hungary 1-1 France
Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC One
60,000 fans here and you could tell Hungary were lifted by the fans. They had something to hang on to and boy did they do that. They showed a great attitude and they were a threat as well, but France only have themselves to blame.
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Well done Hungary. The point is well deserved.
Antonio, London
FT: Hungary 1-1 France
Eric Abidal
Former France defender on BBC One
At the beginning of the match the expectation was victory for France. It was not an easy game. Hungary played really well. They were really well organised. They scored and put France in trouble. After that France made a difference. Dembele made a difference with his speed and one v one. But normally for France this is not a good result.
FT: Hungary 1-1 France
This is right up there in terms of games of the tournament.
A perfect start to Saturday's schedule with Portugal v Germany and Spain v Poland still to come.
FT: Hungary 1-1 France
Dion Dublin
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
Brilliant game! Two very good sides that worked hard. Neither team could get the lead but the the quality of France just didn't show through. The hard work of Hungary, the way they went forward and got back with pace, they deserved the draw.
FT: Hungary 1-1 France
That was a gutsy performance by Hungary. The final whistle is greeted with a standing ovation by the home fans.
Budapest is going to be rocking tonight.
Hungary 1-1 France
Hungary survive another scare as a header flashes just wide - and that's it!
France have been held. What a point for the hosts.
Hungary 1-1 France
No penalty!
Hungary 1-1 France
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC One
He's stayed on the floor thinking it will look like I've been hurt. But he had his hands round Kimpembe's waist. It's a dangerous decision. I think it's a penalty. He's panicked massively here.
Hungary 1-1 France
Hang on, was there a foul when that free-kick was whipped in?
VAR is looking at it.
Hungary 1-1 France
It's whipped in and play is stopped as two players are down hurt.
Hungary 1-1 France
Another free-kick to France in a dangerous position. Griezmann is standing over it.
Hungary 1-1 France
A powerful headed clearance is met by enthusiastic applause by the fans.
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Kurt Booth: Crowd support is so important. Remember the Icelandic roar-and-clap from 2016? Hungary's fans are lifting them when they need it.
Ashley Tezoo: Odd that France put Giroud on and then have seemingly refused to cross the ball
Hungary 1-1 France
Something has been thrown onto the pitch. Play continues with Hungary defending for their lives.
Hungary 1-1 France
Ousmane Dembele had 15 touches in total during a 30-minute spell.
Hungary 1-1 France
Four minutes of stoppage time. 240 seconds for Hungary to negotiate.
Hungary 1-1 France
France are on the attack but Hungary have everyone back. They're nearly there.
Hungary 1-1 France
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC One
Listen to those fans. They are trying to pump some energy into their team. They know they are struggling.