Fifa World Cup: France suffers shock defeat to Tunisia

Striker Wahbi Khazri scores only goal of the match

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Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri scores his team's first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match with France. –AFP

By Leslie Wilson Jr.

Published: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 9:03 PM

Last updated: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 12:30 AM

Reigning champions France were dealt a shock defeat by Tunisia in a bruising Group D Fifa World Cup fixture at the Education City Stadium, on Wednesday, to surrender their 100 per cent record.

Despite the win, Tunisia was eliminated having finished third in the table with four points as Australia defeated Denmark 1-0 in the other group game which was played simultaneously.

Australia finished six points behind France, on goal difference.

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The French, got their title defence up off to a flyer with a 4-1 victory over Australia on November 22, before they saw off a dangerous Denmark 2-1 four days later thanks to the brilliant Kylian Mbappe, who missed today’s league match.

On the brink of a third consecutive group-stage exit Tunisia were all heart as they held on to Wahbi Khazri’s opening goal for a momentous win.

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Leslie Wilson Jr.

Published: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 9:03 PM

Last updated: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 12:30 AM

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