A French side in disarray aim to secure an unlikely place in the last 16 when they tackle hosts South Africa.
Under-fire head coach Raymond Domenech has come under heavy scrutiny after his side's opening draw against Uruguay was followed by a defeat to Mexico.
In the latter encounter, striker Nicolas Anelka is said to have confronted Domenech at half-time, and the Chelsea player has since been sent home.
Anelka's axing led to a strike from the players, who refused to train but have returned to action on Monday.
Les Bleus and South Africa both sit on one point in Group A with Uruguay and Mexico leading the way on four points apiece.
Therefore, France or South Africa must win in Bloemfontein while hoping that Uruguay's meeting with Mexico does not end in a draw.
In the wake of the controversy in France's camp, it remains to be seen who will be selected by Domenech.
Indeed, it has been suggested a number of players could be overlooked, with Patrice Evra's involvement of particular conjecture.
South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has said he will make sweeping changes to his side for the fixture.
"There will be five changes in the team," Parreira told reporters at the city's Free State stadium.
Suspended players Kagisho Dikgacoi and goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will certainly miss out as the Bafana Bafana go in search of unlikely progression.