France take on South Korea at the Stade Olympique in Montreal, hoping to set up a possible 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter-final with their European rivals, Germany. 

Form guide

A 5-0 thumping against Mexico meant that France, in the end, comfortably topped their group on goal difference.

Less than convincing performances against England and Colombia put them under pressure, but it looks like they've finally found another gear.

They face a South Korea side that also qualified on the last-match day in dramatic circumstances.

Their late turnaround against Spain secured second place, despite a loss to Brazil and a stalemate with Costa Rica in their opening games.

Key players

After a stunning display against Mexico, both Elodie Thomis and Amandine Henry proved why they shouldn't have been dropped against Colombia.

The former notched up two first half assists, while Henry arrowed a 25 yard effort into the top corner.

Henry was excellent in the opening game and it was surprising to see her not selected in the second match.

For Thomis, it was a case of proving herself. She had been marked out of the England clash, along with Louisa Nécib, and has answered any critics in emphatic fashion.

South Korea are one of the surprise packages at the tournament, though Ga-eul Jeon has been their stand-out performer.

She's nabbed a goal and assist so far and will be key to breaking down the resolute Jessica Houara on the right.

Goalkeeper Jung-mi Kim will also need to be on form to stop a French side that have finally found their goal-scoring ability.

What they're saying

Philippe Bergeroo was understandably pleased, following their victory against Mexico: "When you win 5-0, a coach is always going to be happy."

He added, "We are going to try to relax and analyse what happened in the game." The coach continued his praise, "But we know we played very well."

"We can't win every game." Bergeroo admitted, "and not every match will be easy, but we always have to maintain confidence in our squad and protect the group."

For him, it is a case of achieving some breathing space: "Our first objective was to progress from the group, and it's done now.

"We can breathe a little and take the rest of the tournament match-by-match."

Yoon Dukyeo couldn't hide his happiness after their historic victory and progression, claiming it was "a stepping stone for Korean women's football".

"Our goal was to advance to the second round, and I am very pleased that we've reached this goal," he said.

The Korean coach knew that they were faced with a great task in the last sixteen, "We are pleased to take on the challenge of France, they are a very strong opponent, and leaders in the football world."

"We know that, and our team thinks we still have a lot to learn - but we will do our best on the pitch," he concluded.

Referee

The Argentine official Salome Di Iorio, will be in charge of the last 16 encounter.

After becoming a FIFA listed referee in 2004, the 35-year-old is one of the most experienced at finals.

A lawyer back in her home nation, Di Iorio is the only woman who has refereed in the Argentine Primera División's reserve league.

Predicted line-ups

France: (4-4-2) Bouhaddi; Houara, Georges, Renard, Bolleau; Thomis, Henry, Abily, Lavogez; Deile, Le Sommer.

South Korea: J-M Kim; H-Y Kim, S-J Shim, B-R Hwang, E-M Lee; S-H Cho, H-N Kwon; Y-M Kang, S-Y Ji, G-E Jeon; E-S Park.

Quotes via FIFA.com