Mexico Puts France In Tough Spot

Seventeenth-ranked Mexico has a share of the top spot in the Group A standings after surprising France 2-nil in World Cup play from South Africa.
With the win, the Mexicans moved on the threshold of the knockout stages, while putting the ninth-ranked French side in a do-or-die situation.
Mexico now needs only a draw Tuesday against Uruguay to advance, while a tie in that game would eliminate France and host nation South Africa and put Mexico and Uruguay into the Round of 16.
Thursday's other action was in Group B, where Argentina crushed South Korea 4-1 and Greece got by Nigeria 2-1.
It was the first-ever World Cup win for Greece.
Argentina leads the group with six points, while South Korea and Greece are each second with three points.
Nigeria has lost both its game, but still has a slim chance to gain a berth in the elimination rounds.
The U.S. returns to action Friday for its second match in Group C.
Team USA will take on Slovenia, which currently leads the pod after a 1-nil victory over Algeria last Saturday.
That same day, the U.S. battled England to a 1-all draw.
American goalie Tim Howard is expected to play, despite suffering a rib injury in the England contest.
Algeria and England will also face each other on Friday.
The day's other contest will feature Germany against Serbia in Group D play.