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Here are the latest news and updates on France's performance in the FIFA World Cup:

Latest News

• France has advanced to the Round of 16 in the World Cup after defeating Denmark 2-1 in their final group stage match.
• Kylian Mbappé scored his first World Cup goal in the match, and Olivier Giroud scored the winning goal in the 86th minute.
• France finished top of Group D with 7 points, ahead of Australia, Denmark, and Peru.

Upcoming Matches

• France will face Uruguay in the Round of 16 on Friday, July 6, at 2:00 PM ET.
• The match will be played at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.

Team News

• France coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed that midfielder N'Golo Kanté will miss the match against Uruguay due to a hamstring injury.
• Defender Raphaël Varane is also a doubt for the match after picking up a knock in the match against Denmark.
• Forward Antoine Griezmann is expected to start against Uruguay after scoring a goal in the match against Denmark.

Player Performances

• Kylian Mbappé has been in impressive form for France, scoring 2 goals in the World Cup so far.
• Olivier Giroud has also been a key player for France, scoring 2 goals in the tournament.
• Paul Pogba has struggled to find his form in the World Cup, but is expected to start against Uruguay.

Tactics and Lineup

• France is expected to start with a 4-2-3-1 formation against Uruguay, with Mbappé leading the line up front.
• The midfield duo of Pogba and Kanté is expected to be replaced by Blaise Matuidi and Steven Nzonzi.
• The defense is expected to remain unchanged, with Varane and Samuel Umtiti starting at center-back.

Quotes

• "We're happy to have qualified for the Round of 16, but we know that the real challenge is just beginning." - Didier Deschamps
• "We're going to face a tough opponent in Uruguay, but we're confident in our abilities." - Kylian Mbappé
• "We're going to give everything we have to win the World Cup." - Olivier Giroud