ST. PETERSBURG – France will now face either England or Croatia, which are due to play on Wednesday, in the final game of the tournament.
The first World Cup’s semifinals match between France and Belgium ended in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg.
During the first half of the game, both teams showed some fight, the first half ended with the 0-0 score.
Samuel Umtiti scored in the 51st minute with a near-post header from forwarding Antoine Griezmann’s corner to secure his side’s narrow victory.
France made it to the semifinals after defeating Uruguay 2-0, while Belgium triumphed over World Cup’s favourite Brazil 2-1.
French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium as well as the country’s Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, are attending the game.