Holders the United States conquered has France to book a semi-last date with England at the Women's World Cup.
Megan Rapinoe scored an objective in every half for the USA, the initial a low free-kick that went in through a horde of players, the second a side-foot wrap up.
France did not deal with a solitary shot on focus in the primary half yet Wendie Renard's late header gave them trust.
Les Bleues at that point had requests for a punishment waved away after Amel Majri's cross struck Kelley O'Hara's arm.
The United States, who have never neglected to achieve the Women's World Cup semi-finals, will confront Phil Neville's Lionesses in Lyon on Tuesday (20:00 BST).
The outcome likewise implies there will be a Great Britain ladies' group at Tokyo 2020 in light of the fact that England are destined to be one of the main three European groups at the World Cup.
