France play to 1-1 draw with USA in final World Cup tune-up at Groupama Stadium
Groupama Stadium hosted France's final World Cup preparation match: a 1-1 draw with the United States in front of a record 58,241 fans. Following Saturday night's friendly, Les Bleus flew to Russia, where they'll make their tournament debut on June 16, against Australia
France France France ???????? #FRAUSA pic.twitter.com/N60VlHOPep
— Groupama Stadium (@GroupamaStadium) 9 juin 2018
Team USA took a surprising lead just before the break on Julian Green's opener, but the home side salvaged a point thanks to Kylian Mbappé's equalizer twelve minutes from time. An unexpected result, but a draw that allowed Les Bleus to remain undefeated at Groupama Stadium and in their preparation matches ahead of the World Cup.
Despite a flurry of late chances for Les Bleus, the game ends in a draw.#FiersdetreBleus #RoadtoRussia #FRAUSA pic.twitter.com/gZ0VwMjSDg
— French Team (@FrenchTeam) June 9, 2018
OL captain Nabil Fekir came on in the 69th minute to a standing ovation from the Lyon crowd and made an immediate impact. He helped set up the play for Mbappé's goal and came close to scoring on his own with a free kick and a goal-bound shot in extra time that was saved by keeper Zack Steffen.
69ème minute, entrée de @NabilFekir #FRAUSA pic.twitter.com/BtjglalV5h
— Groupama Stadium (@GroupamaStadium) 9 juin 2018
OL national team schedule and results
Friendly: France - Irleland : 2-0 (Fekir with an assist)
