Former World Cup runner-up France was humiliated by Austria as they were defeated 3 goals to 1 in a World Cup qualifying match yesterday. Austria had already taken the lead in the 8th minute through Janko, while Aufhauser scored the second just before the break. The far more superior France had an equalizer thanks to Govou's goal, but eventually Ivanschitz sealed the game through a penalty to make it 3-1.