France coach Raymond Domenech believes World Cup Group A rivals Mexico and South Africa hold the early advantage following his side's goalless draw with Uruguay.

After the hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by Mexico, France then failed to win their opening game for the third successive finals tournament as they drew 0-0 at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town.

"The other two have the advantage," Domenech admitted. "We lacked that last bit, the last pass. We had to guard against an unlucky counter (by the opposition). It is almost a beautiful 0-0, but the result is what it is."