France were held to a 1-1 draw at home to the USA despite fielding a strong side in their final match before the World Cup gets under way in Russia. Didier Deschamps’ side dominated but fell behind to Julian Green’s smart finish past Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris. Forward Kylian Mbappe, 19, drew the hosts level on 78 minutes, converting substitute Benjamin Pavard’s low cross. Olivier Giroud was withdrawn after a clash of heads with Chelsea team-mate Matt Miazga in Lyon. Pogba improves but France held 1-1 by United States in World Cup warm-up
Highlights
Moments
10′ Attempt saved. Olivier Giroud (France) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Antoine Griezmann with a cross.33′ Attempt saved. Paul Pogba (France) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Blaise Matuidi.42′ Attempt missed. Antoine Griezmann (France) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Djibril Sidibe.44′ Goal! France 0, USA 1. Julian Green (USA) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. 56′ Injury. France’s Olivier Giroud, U.S.’s Matt Miazga leave game after bloody collision.73′ Attempt missed. Lucas Hernández (France) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.78′ Goal! France 1, USA 1. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Benjamin Pavard with a cross.
