The friendly between England and France will go ahead as planned in London on Tuesday following the attacks in Paris, the French football federation said on Saturday.
Early indications had been that the match would be cancelled but an FFF spokesman told Reuters: “As we speak the game is on, yes.”
More than 120 people were killed in separate attacks in Paris and near the Stade de France just north of the French capital, where France were playing Germany.
The English Football Association released a statement confirming the game would go ahead as planned: “Following the tragic events in Paris the FA has this morning held discussions with our French counterpart.
“First and foremost we passed on our deepest condolences to those involved in these truly awful incidents. The thoughts of everyone at the FA, our manager Roy Hodgson, his players and our supporters are with the French nation.
“During the conversation the Fédération Française de Football [FFF] made it clear that they still wish to play against us on Tuesday night at Wembley Stadium.
“In solidarity with the FFF we fully respect and support this decision for the fixture to go ahead.
“Furthermore, we have liaised extensively with, and taken advice from government and the relevant authorities, who are also in support of the decision to fulfil the fixture.”
An explosion could be heard during the game at the Stade de France on Friday evening. France defeated Germany 2-0 but the game was overshadowed by events outside the ground.
Fans remained inside the stadium after the final whistle, then went on the field as news of the violence spread and the sound of wailing sirens could be heard outside. The stadium announcer told fans which exits to use, but more and more walked on to the grass, reluctant to go outside.
On Saturday the France forward Antoine Griezmann revealed his sister escaped safely from the terrorist attack on the Bataclan theatre.
Griezmann was playing for France against Germany at the time at the Stade de France, where explosions could be heard nearby.
After the match, the Atlético Madrid player’s focus was occupied by the wellbeing of his sister Maud, who was at the concert by the American rock band Eagles of Death Metal.
He wrote on his official Twitter feed: “My thoughts are with the victims of the attacks. God take care of my sister and the French people.”
Around three hours later, he wrote: “Thanks to God my sister was able to get out of the Bataclan. All my prayers are with the victims and their families. ViveLaFrance.”
