Kylian Mbappe of France is tackled by Thomas Delaney of Denmark
A game neither France nor Denmark needed to win produced the FIFA World Cup 2018's first 0-0 draw amid boos and whistles from fans on Tuesday. A slow-paced game out of step with a vibrant tournament ensured already-qualified France won Group C and Denmark advanced as runner-up. (FIFA WORLD CUP 2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS)
A draw ensured that outcome, though Peru's 2-0 victory over Australia playing at the same time meant the Danes would have advanced to the round of 16 even had they lost to France.
A French team with six starters resting barely tested Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel until substitute Nabil Fekir tried two long-range shots.
Much of a 78,011 crowd in Luzhniki Stadium whistled misplaced passes and slow play as the game progressed and Denmark protected their point — likely aware Australia had no chance of winning.