WORLD● LOWJul 9 · Jul 9, 2026, 10:40 AM
Meet Shirley, 'Les Bleus' 96-year-old World Cup house mate and number one fan
France 24 [en]
When France plays in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9, one of their most dedicated fans and housemate will be cheering them on. She’s a 96-year-old American named Shirley, who became a fan thanks to her French caregiver and was even gifted a French football jersey by the team. Our colleagues at France television and Monte Francis introduce us to her.
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