The Socceroos needed to beat Peru to stand any chance of progressing to the round of 16, but goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero saw the South Americans collect all three points
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Les Bleus were already through to the knockout stages and the point, combined with Australia’s defeat to Peru, ensured that Denmark would join them as runners-up
The Danes drew with Australia in their second group fixture, and another point would secure their place in the knockout rounds ahead of the Socceroos
For the Socceroos to qualify, they must beat Peru and hope Denmark lose by two goals or more to France to overturn the goal difference between them
The 25-year-old has started both games for Les Bleus as Didier Deschamps’ side have reached the knockout stage after beating Australia 2-1 and Peru 1-0.
Yet again Les Bleus failed to live up to their status as one of the tournament favourites, but they are now two wins from two and guaranteed to go through to the last 16
Les Bleus were pushed all the way by Australia in their opening Group C game on Saturday, with an 80th-minute goal from Paul Pogba securing a 2-1 victory
The Socceroos’ game was the first of four that took place on Saturday, meaning lots of time for supporters to settle in for an evening of World Cup fun.
Technology played a major part in the game, especially in the decision of Pogba’s goal.
Antoine Griezmann scored the 57th minute spot kick.
Didier Deschamps’s side were well below their best in Saturday’s Group C opener in Kazan, but a controversial penalty from Antoine Griezmann and a heavily-deflected effort from Paul Pogba gave Les Blues an opening-game victory.
The Les Bleus are hoping to claim a win to start their group assignments on a high to ensure they secure the top spot in the group
Sidibe’s injured knee was the worst of a few knocks sustained by France players during preparations for Saturday’s match but Deschamps said everyone in the squad was fit to face Australia at the Kazan Arena.
Francis made his comments in a message to participants at a conference on international migration being held in the Vatican.
The returnee, who hails from Edo, was among the 171 Nigerians that voluntarily returned from Libya on Tuesday night.
The Netherlands, backed by France, Germany, Britain and the US, asked the 15-member council’s Libya sanctions committee to impose a global asset freeze and travel ban on six people.
The Olympique de Marseille captain limped off during the Europa League final with a suspected thigh injury.
France have one of the most gifted squads going to Russia, but they were underwhelming in qualifying, losing to Sweden and drawing 0-0 at home to Luxembourg.
FIFA said in its media channel that the officials were selected based on their experience, levels of fitness and ability to read the game.
“I believe that the decision to put the JCPOA at risk without any Iranian violation of the deal is a serious mistake,” Obama said in a statement published on his Facebook account