 The 2002 FIFA World Cup featured a stunning early exit for both Henry and France as the defending champions were eliminated in the group stage after failing to score a goal in all three games . France lost against Senegal in their first group match and Henry was red carded for a dangerous sliding challenge in their next match against Uruguay . In that game , France played to a 0 – 0 draw , but Henry was forced to miss the final group match due to suspension ; France lost 2 – 0 to Denmark . 
