France and Denmark played out the first 0-0 draw of the 2018 World Cup at the Luzhniki Stadium this afternoon to finish as the top two in Group C.
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.
Didier Deschamps made six changes to his France starting lineup who again failed to justify why they are among the tournament favourites with a disappointing display.
A half-hearted penalty appeal apiece was as eventful as the opening 25 minutes got in Moscow.
Middlesbrough forward Martin Braithwaite felt that he was felled as he burst into the box while France wanted a handball against Mattias Jorgensen, when the ball struck the Huddersfield Town defender under the armpit.
Kasper Schmeichel was called into action by Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann in the first half, but was never seriously tested.
World Cup: France, Denmark land in Round of 16
