On Wednesday 30 NOVEMBER , at the Education City Stadium in their third and final group-stage game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup 2018 champions France were beaten 1-0 by Tunisia.However, even after the victory, Tunisia's journey came to an end.Tunisia finished third in the group with four points.However, they needed Australia to drop points in the day's other Group D game to stand a chance of reaching the last 16 for the first time.On the other hand, France had already confirmed a place in the knockouts.
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Tunisia vs France, Australia vs Denmark Highlights:
Starting XI of Tunisia and France teams
Tunisia: Aymen Dahmen (goalkeeper), Wajdi Kecharida, Montaser Talbi, Yassin Mariah, Ali Moulloul, Nader Ghandari, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Aissa Laidouni, Elise Scheiri, Anis Slimane, Wahbi Khajri (captain).
France: Steve Mandanda (goalkeeper), Axel Disassi, Raphael Varane (captain), Ibrahimo Konate, Eduardo Kamavinga, Youssef Fofana, Au Rilian Tchoumeni, Jordan Vertout, Matteo Guendouzi, Kingsley Coman, Randle Kolo Muni.
Tunisia Form (all competitions): W-L-W-D-L
France: Steve Mandanda (goalkeeper), Axel Disassi, Raphael Varane (captain), Ibrahimo Konate, Eduardo Kamavinga, Youssef Fofana, Au Rilian Tchoumeni, Jordan Vertout, Matteo Guendouzi, Kingsley Coman, Randle Kolo Muni.
Tunisia Form (all competitions): W-L-W-D-L
France Form (all compititons): L-W-L-W-W
First half of the game
The first half of the game has begun between Tunisia and France. France have made nine changes in their starting XI for this match. Captain Hugo Lloris has also been rested. Rafael Varan is in command of the team.Tunisia looking for first goal
Half an hour has passed between France and Tunisia.The African side have been very strong in their final group encounter Tunisia have managed to apply pressure in the match so far.However the French defence have looked very strong .France have not been able to mount much attack in the absence of their star players.
End of first half
The first half of the game has ended between France and Tunisia. Both the teams have not been able to score a single goal so far.The former Sunderland attacker is yet to start a game in attack, with Naim Sliti and Youssef Msakni preferred in the forward spots behind striker Issam Jebali but they may get the opportunity here. Tunisia still has not scored a single goal in this tournament and will be looking to perform well Khazri can solve the issue and will look to perform well in the World Cup.
The second half of the match between France and Tunisia has begun.The only goal of the match was scored by French-born Wahbi Khajri in the 58th minute as he took the ball past defenders and fired it past the post.Thanks to his goal, Tunisia's hopes have increased.as they looked to get beyond the group stage at a World Cup for the first time.
Injury and team news
it was no surprise when Tunisia took the lead.Griezmann thought he had equalised deep into injury time when he volleyed home inside the box, he scored for France in the eighth minute of injury time but he was offside and the goal was disallowed. The referee checked the goal in VAR and called it off-side. Because of which France got defeated.However, even after this victory, Tunisia's team got out of FIFA 2022. Because in another match of the group, Australia beat Denmark and made it to the knockouts.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Tunisia vs France, Australia vs Denmark Highlights:
Tunisia out despite shock win .In a nervy Group D scenario, Australia joined France in the Round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Denmark. Tunisia went out as the third-placed team but not without registering a 1-0 win over France.Though France have already qualified for the next round, they are trying hard to not lose this match.
Tunisia out despite shock win .In a nervy Group D scenario, Australia joined France in the Round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Denmark. Tunisia went out as the third-placed team but not without registering a 1-0 win over France.Though France have already qualified for the next round, they are trying hard to not lose this match.
