France fielded what most would deem their strongest line-up, with the likes of Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud all starting from the off.

However the visitors, who themselves failed to qualify for Russia, took the lead in Lyon when Julian Green finished past Hugo Lloris a minute before half-time.

France equalised in the 78th minute as Mbappe converted substitute Benjamin Pavard's cross to notch his fourth international goal.

Pogba struck the post and USA keeper denied Zack Steffen a late winner as Le Bleus were unable to force a winner.

It's a result which will offer a bit of encouragement to the Socceroos. Bert's boys begin their Group C campaign against France at 8pm AEST next Saturday night.