France are into the final World Cup after a 1-0 triumph over Belgium in Saint Petersburg.

Samuel Umtiti headed the main objective of the semi-last with Didier Deschamps' men presently confronting England or Croatia in the last on Sunday.

The experience was a tight issue with obvious shots restricted, despite the fact that Benjamin Pavard and Toby Alderweireld went nearest to scoring in the principal half.

Yet, France struck the executioner blow after the break as Umtiti nipped in front of Marouane Fellaini to head home.

The Barcelona protector inspired yet he was pipped to the man of the match grant by one of his partners.