Why France’s Victory Matters

Liberalism triumphed over a history of ethno-nationalism

Photo by Michael Regan/FIFA/Getty

As a long-time fan of Les Bleus, I was rooting for France right from the start of this year’s World Cup. But it wasn’t until I saw Emmanuel Macron jump on a table in the VIP section at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium that I realized the importance of France’s victory. This was no mere football match. This was a Jesse…