DHAKA: Switzerland and France played out a Euro 2016 goalless draw which took the Swiss into the last 16 and saw the French win Group A.

Paul Pogba recalled by France in one of five changes was lively and hit the woodwork twice in the first half, BBC reports on Monday (June 20).

French substitute Dimitri Payet also struck the crossbar with a brilliant volley from Moussa Sissoko's cross.

Switzerland could have had a penalty when Bacary Sagna pulled Blerim Dzemaili's shirt in injury time.

France will now play the third-placed team from either Group C, D or E meaning Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are both potential opponents in Lyon on Sunday.

The Swiss will face the second-placed team in Group C, who are currently Poland but could be Germany or Northern Ireland, at Saint-Etienne the day before.

With Albania beating Romania 1-0, Switzerland would have progressed even if they had lost at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.

BDST: 1456 HRS, June 20, 2016
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