France is into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 12 years after beating Uruguay 2-0.

Raphael Varane opened the scoring with a header in the 40th minute and Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera’s error contributed to Antoine Griezmann’s clincher in the 61st.

France went on to reach the World Cup final the last two times it advanced this far. It won its only World Cup in 1998 on home soil, and in 2006 lost the final to Italy on penalties.

France faces either Brazil or Belgium in the semi-finals.

Meanwhile, West Indies beat Bangladesh by an innings and 219 runs on the third morning of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua today.

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