So Les Bleus march on.

But who will they meet in the last eight?

Germany and Algeria commence battle at 21:00 BST for the right to play France.

Can the Desert Foxes cause a major upset? Live text commentary from that game begins at 19:30 BST on the BBC Sport website.

Au revoir.

Martha: Another weak attempt by Nigeria. Only bright spot remains the goalkeeper but some of the players selected for this World Cup are questionable.

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It wasn't straightforward but it was a case of job done by Didier Deschamps' men.

Patrick:, external Feeling sorry for the men in green. They just couldn't take their chances.

Tola:, external Ogenyi Onazi's injury changed the game and John Mikel Obi had a shocker. Easy to see why Jose Mourinho doesn't use him at Chelsea. But Nigeria played well.

Mr JWW:, external Some decent looking quarter-finals on the cards. Brazil v Colombia, Netherlands v Costa Rica, France v Germany? Argentina v Belgium?

Former England defender Martin Keown
MOTD analyst

"It's been a remarkable turnaround for the French after four years ago. It is down to the improved mood in the squad and you have got to credit the manager Didier Deschamps for that. The French are really moving forward."

Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira on Twitter:, external Congratulations to the French team, it will take a lot to beat them now. Once again it was a fantastic team performance.

Image source, @OLDSCHOOLPANINI/TWITTER

France boss Didier Deschamps and Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi might have been opponents in the dugout, but it wasn't too long ago that they were opponents on the pitch.

As this brilliant nostalgia picture from Twitter account Old School Panini shows,, external Deschamps was Marseille's midfield general when he used to face Keshi's Strasbourg side the early 1990s.

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand
MOTD

"I think Nigeria will be disappointed. They didn't get as many bodies forward as they could have done.

"What is fantastic for France is that they now have different options with personnel. They will be a threat. You can't read who they are going to play with and that will be tough for opposing teams.

"I love Karim Benzema as a centre-forward, his movement. The one-two he played with Antoine Griezmann would have been goal of the tournament if he had scored.

"I was delighted Paul Pogba scored, but the Nigeria goalkeeper was at fault."

France have hit the woodwork more often than any other team at the 2014 World Cup - six times.

Image source, AP

BBC World's Alex South in Brasilia:, external "Peter Odemwingie says Nigeria gave everything and this young side will be back. Joseph Yobo devastated to go out and to score an own goal on his 100th Cap. Says he will consider international future after he speaks to his family."

Former England defender Martin Keown
MOTD analyst

Image source, Reuters

"Antoine Griezmann is a wonderful little footballer, he comes off the line, and France had a nice make-up when he came on. It's a much better picture with the big man Karim Benzema up front."

Image source, Reuters

French President Francois Hollande certainly enjoyed seeing his country reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

So France join Brazil, Colombia, Netherlands, and Costa Rica in the quarter-finals.

Next up is Germany against Algeria, while Tuesday's action features Argentina v Switzerland and Belgium against USA.

The World Cup goal count now stands at 147.

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand
MOTD

"France got stronger after the obvious change of putting Karim Benzema through the middle. The balance of the team was much better and he looked a different player. But I thought Mathieu Valbuena was the best player on the pitch."

Tayo Falore:, external What a sad end for Joseph Yobo. An unfortunate own goal.

Image source, Getty Images

Red, white and blue flags of France are waved by their jubilant fans in Brasilia. Didier Deschamps' side emerge triumphant from a tough test.

Heartbreak for Nigeria. It's all down to Algeria now to keep Africa's interest at the World Cup alive.

Former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage
BBC Radio 5 live analyst

"Do France deserve a 2-0 win? Probably not. But Nigeria didn't take their chances and lacked conviction."

Kevin Kilbane
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder on MOTD

"The Nigeria defence did not get themselves organised and it was a great run by Antoine Griezmann and Joseph Yobo had not seen him until too late. Nigeria were just not well organised at all."