National anthems fail to play before France vs Honduras game due to faulty PA system



France and Honduras streamed onto the pitch as usual, greeted by a massive roar. But as players took their positions, it become clear something was missing: the singing of the national anthems.



The Group E match kicked off at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre on Sunday without the anthems being played over the stadium speakers.



FIFA did not provide an immediate explanation for why the songs weren't played, but it is believed that there was a problem with the PA system at the stadium.



Where is it? The France players wait for the natiional anthem before playing Honduras... but there was no sound

Issue: There was believed to be a problem with the PA speakers at the Beira-Rio stadium

Missing out: The French fans gave their own rendition in the 17th minute

All international football matches, friendlies included, typically begin with national anthems - with French fans always giving a rousing rendition of 'La Marseillaise' before the team's games.

But this time, they were forced to create the atmosphere themselves. In the 17th minute, a rendition rang out around the stadium.



