World Cup.

Image: Rapinoe scores her second of the night

Some US commentators were concerned that the spat may become a distraction, but there was no sign it had affected any of the players on a humid night in Paris, with the temperature still standing at 29C (84.2F) at 10.15pm.

The match was played at the Parc des Princes at the end of the hottest day France has ever experienced, but both sides played at full throttle to ensure the tens of thousands of supports inside the stadium were entertained.

Image: American fans watched the game on a big screen in Times Square

But it took until the second half for France to start creating some clear opportunities.

France's best chance to equalise came in the 58th minute, when a deep cross found itsway to Eugenie Le Sommer at the back post, but the time and space afforded to her was not enough as the striker dragged a powerful right-footed drive into the side netting.

Teammate Kadidiatou Diana raced clear just moments later but was denied by an outstanding block.

Image: Both sides battled hard on what was the hottest day in French history

Before both of those chances, Bouhaddi had been forced into a fine double save to prevent the World Cup holders from starting the second half as well as they had started the first.

US goalkeeper Solene Durand also had to be on her toes, making an acrobatic stop to deny forward Valerie Gauvin from heading home an equaliser in the 65th minute.

The French were made to pay for their wastefulness in