France have rested several starters to play Denmark at Luzhniki Stadium after opening with two wins to seal their round of 16 spot. Needing a draw to ensure winning Group C, France coach Didier Deschamps has brought in goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, midfielder Thomas Lemar and forward Ousmane Dembele among six changes from the team which beat Peru 1-0 five days ago. Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris are among those rested.
A draw will also let Denmark advance as group runners-up, and they can top the table with a win. Denmark will also advance if Australia fail to beat Peru in Sochi. Coach Age Hareide named Martin Braithwaite in an attacking role to replace Yussuf Poulsen, who is suspended after picking up yellow cards in Denmark’s first two matches, both times after video review. The other changes see Mathias Jorgensen come into midfield and Andreas Cornelius to lead the attack.