France confirmed their place at the top of Group E after playing out a 0-0 draw with Ecuador in the Maracana.
The French were virtually assured of progression barring a huge goal-swing, but a win for Ecuador would have given them a real chance of making the last 16.
A frantic encounter in Rio de Janeiro ended without a goal - but it was not down to a lack of chances with both sides missing good chances, whilst Ecuador also played most of the second half with 10 men when captain Antonio Valencia was sent-off just after the interval.
Valencia, also sent off for tangling with Raheem Sterling in the friendly against England in Miami earlier this month, went over the top of the ball on Lucas Digne, leaving the referee in no doubt.
Ecuador's Alexander DomÃnguez was by the far the busier of the two goalkeepers, pulling off excellent saves from Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba and Karim Benzema - but the South Americans also had some good opportunities to win the game.
But in the end, France did enough to claim top spot in Group E which means they will meet Nigeria in the last 16 whilst Ecuador head home due to Switzerland's easy win over Honduras.
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