JOHANNESBURG (AP) — France’s disastrous World Cup campaign ended in a loss, a result that also dragged South Africa out of the tournament and left Uruguay and Mexico with spots in the round of 16.
South Africa beat France 2-1 in Bloemfontein, but the first-half goals from Bongani Khumalo and Katlego Mphela weren’t enough to stop the team from becoming the first host to be eliminated from the first round.
In Rustenburg, two-time champion Uruguay defeated Mexico 1-0 and won Group A. Mexico advanced on goal difference ahead of South Africa.
