Beaten by Uganda on Tuesday in their third group match (1-0), Les Tricolores held on to their lead in Group K thanks to a tiny goal difference of +1 over their rivals. The four nations, France, Canada, Uganda and Chile, finished their group stage with four points each. Rennes player Ruben Lomet was rested for this match.
Lionel Rouxel's players will face Colombia on Friday at 2.30pm in the round of 16 of the U17 World Cup.
