Wayward France held 0-0 by Uruguay

Lacklustre France failed to turn their superior possession into chances and could ultimately pay a heavy price as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Uruguay in an uninspired World Cup Group A clash on Friday.

After South Africa and Mexico drew 1-1 in the tournament curtain-raiser in Johannesburg all four teams have a point each in what always looked an intriguing group.

It was not quite a repeat of France's 2002 horror show when, as holders, they lost 1-0 to Senegal en route to a first-round exit but the draw leaves the 2006 runners-up with plenty to do.

In Image: France's Thierry Henry, left, and his teammate Franck Ribery react at the end of the World Cup group A soccer match

Text: Reuters

Images: AP

Coverage: FIFA World Cup

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