French fried by Bafana Bafana - but both out as Urugay top group

France's World Cup ended in complete disaster when a spirited South Africa defeated them 2-1 - but it was not enough for the hosts.

Both teams needed a win to go through from Group A, and though goals from Bongali Khumelo and Katelgo Mphela put Bafana Bafana 2-0 up at half-time, their goal difference was inferior to Mexico, who lost 1-0 to Uruguay.

Yohan Gourcuff was sent off for the French in the first half to make qualification for them a virtual impossibility, despite Florent Malouda's late consolation.

As the players flew home in economy, the antics of the French squad are a source of great shame and disgrace back home - and new manager Laurent Blanc will have his work cut out to turn French football around.