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France coach Didier Deschamps welcomes back midfielder Yohan Cabaye from suspension for their World Cup last 16 match against Nigeria at Estádio Nacional, Brasília, on Monday (KO 17:00 BST).

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France coach Didier Deschamps welcomes back midfielder Yohan Cabaye from suspension.

Mathieu Valbuena could also return to the starting line-up but defender Mamadou Sakho is doubtful due to a thigh injury.

Moussa Sissoko could start ahead of Paul Pogba while Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann are battling to start up front alongside Golden Boot hopeful Karim Benzema.

Some members of the squad were decidedly loose-lipped last week when they said Les Bleus could go all the way and win the World Cup.

Cabaye moved quickly to scale down expectations but France have reached at least the semi-finals on the last five occasions when they've progressed from the group stage.

France's explosive start to the tournament was tempered slightly by the goalless draw with Ecuador.

The rejuvenated Benzema is a man in form, with three goals so far in the competition.