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KAZAN, June 30 (Xinhua) -- France were held to a 1-1 draw by Argentina in the first half in their round of 16 match at the Russia World Cup on Saturday.
Antoine Griezmann scored from the penalty spot in the 13th minute to give France a 1-0 lead after rising star Kylian Mbappe was fouled in the box by Argentina fullback Marcos Rojo.
Angel Di Maria equalized for Argentina with a superb long-range strike in the 41st minute to level it at 1-1.
Winners of the match will in the quarterfinals take on either Uruguay or Portugal. Enditem
