France stunned, Tunisia win 1-0; Australia beat Denmark 1-0 to join France in FIFA World Cup 2022 round of 16
France vs Tunisia and Australia vs Denmark Group D of FIFA World Cup 2022 score and updates, scoreboard, match updates.
France, the defending champions of FIFA World Cup 2022 have already qualified for the round of 16, but for the other three teams in Group D it's all to play for. Kylian Mbappe's men take on Tunisia with the minnows needing a win to keep alive their dreams of reaching the next round.
Whereas, Australia will face off against Denmark hoping to reach the round of 16, with both sides in search of a win. It's a winner takes all match, because only one team can progress from Group D, and join France in the round of 16.
Didier Deschamps will be expected to make some rotations, and give a chance to some of the younger players, whereas for Tunisia it's a must-win game. It remains to be seen whether Kylian Mbappe will play in onight's fixture, having scored 3 goals already, he's leading the race for the golden boot alongside England's Marcus Rashford.
On the other hand, all eyes will be on Christian Eriksen as Denmark take on Australia with the Socceroos second in the group. Only a win will take Denmark through, but even a draw against the Danes will take Australia through.
A win would guarantee France the top place in Group D, while it remains to be seen which team joins them in the next round. Will it be Eriksen's Denmark, or Australia will find a way past the European giants.
Or will Tunisia become the giant killers and find a way past the French challenge?
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France vs Tunisia and Australia vs Denmark Group D of FIFA World Cup 2022 score and updates, scoreboard, match updates.
LIVE| France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Dramatic end to Tunsia vs France match, Tunisia win 1-0 over France
Fulltime - Stunning drama in France vs Tunisia game and Tunisia bow out of FIFA World Cup 2022, but they depart with a memorable 1-0 win over the defending champions. Greizmann thought he had scored right at the death, the goal was given but later chalked off for offside, and Tunisia win, but Australia's 1-0 win over Denmark sees the Africa nation bow out.
FT - France 0-1 Tunisia
LIVE| France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Drama! Drama! Tunisia lead still, Griezmann was OFFSIDE
LIVE| France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Drama! VAR check! Is Griezmann offside?
LIVE| France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Antoine Griezmann scores late equaliser for France
LIVE| Australia vs Denmark FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Australia are through to round of 16, beat Denmark 1-0
FT - Australia have qualified for the round of 16, what a dramatic outcome, Mathew Leckie scored the only goal of the game as he helped his qualify for the round of 16, a massive win for Australia and they finish second in Group D.
Australia 1-0 Denmark
LIVE| France vs Tunisia, Australia vs Denmark FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Into added time, France-Australia going through as it stands
We're into added time in both games, and as it stands, Tunisia are leading 1-0 against France, however, their win won't be enough to take them through, because, Australia are leading 1-0 against Denmark in the other game.
LIVE| Australia vs Denmark FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Australia score, Mathew Leckie puts Aussies on course
60 ' - Australia have come up with a response, barely a minute ago, they were set to miss out on the round of 16 after Tunisia took the lead in the other game against defending champions France, but Australia have a response through Mathew Leckie and he puts the Socceroos in the driving seat.
Australia 1-0 Denmark
LIVE| France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Tunisia stun France, Wahbi Khazri scores against defending champions
59' - Tunisia have broken the deadlock against France, Wahbi Khazri scored against the defending champions, and as it stands, Tunisia are progressing into the round of 16. The atmosphere in the game between Tunisia and France has suddenly changed.
France 0-1 Tunisia
LIVE| France vs Tunisia, Australia vs Denmark FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Back underway for second half, all to play for in Group D
45' - Back for the second-half and France as well as Australia are forty-five minutes away from qualifying for the round of 16 of FIFA World Cup 2022, but it could all change for Australia maybe, they need to hold Denmark today.
LIVE| France vs Tunisia, Australia vs Denmark FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: No goals so far, France, Australia going through as it stands
HT - As it stands, France and Australia are going through since both the matches are goalless at the moment. Tunisia have been the better side against France surprisingly who are lacking chemistry, whereas the match between Denmark and Australia is evenly poised.
LIVE| France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Tunisia give France early scare, goal ruled out through offside
8' - A big early warning from Tunisia that they will go down without a fight as they have a goal ruled out for offside. France were in sixes and sevens, a stunning finish from the Tunisian forward but it's chalked off due to offside. France survive, for now.
France 0-0 Tunisia
LIVE| France vs Tunisia, Denmark vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2022 score updates: Kick-off in Group D, all to play for
1' - It's all to play for in Group D as we have liftoff between France-Tunisia and Denmark-Australia. France are already through, which team will join them in the round of 16, should be an intriguing couple of matches today. Stay tuned for all the important updates.
LIVE| Australia vs Denmark FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Head to head
Australia and Denmark lock horns in the other Group D clash, which is a must-win game for both these teams. Their past record favours the Danes but only slightly, as they have won two matches against Australia who have beaten Denmark once, while they have also played out a draw.
LIVE| France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: France-Tunisia head-to-head
France and Tunisia have played out four times against each other, and France have won twice, while Tunisia have won once, whereas one match was drawn, those have all been international friendly games, so tonight is the first competitive meeting between these teams.
LIVE| Australia vs Denmark FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Australia, Denmark playing XIs
Australia and Denmark have also announced their playing XIs for the must-win Group D tie. Only one side can join France in round of 16, so which team will it be? Both teams have named strong-looking playing XIs.
Australia XI: Ryan, Behich, Degenek, Rowles, Souttar, Irvine, McGree, Mooy, Leckie, Goodwin, Duke.
Denmark XI: Schmeichel, Kristensen, Andersen, Christensen, Maehle, Hojbjerg, Jensen, Eriksen, Skov Olsen, Braithwaite, Lindstrom
LIVE| France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Playing XIs announced, Mbappe benched
The playing XIs of both teams has been announced and France coach Didier Deschamps has made changes aplenty to his playing XI, with the majority of the starters being rested. Tunisia are playing their full-strength team.
Tunisia XI (5-4-1): Dahmen; Kechrida, Talbi, Meriah, Ghandri, Maaloul; Skhiri, Laïdouni, B. Romdhane, B. Slimane; Khazri
France XI (4-3-3): Mandanda; Disasi, Konaté, Varane, Camavinga; Fofana, Tchouaméni, Veretout; Coman, Kolo Muani, Guendouzi
LIVE| Denmark vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2022 updates:
Denmark and Australia are all set to lock horns in a virtual knockout tie, with the winning team guaranteed a place in the next round as long as Tunisia do not upset France. It's all to play for in Group D.
LIVE| France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022:
Kylian Mbappe and Co are already through to the round of 16, they broke down the 'curse of champions' and qualified for the knockouts, whereas all the other three remaining teams remain in hunt to qualify.
Hello and welcome to DNA India's live coverage of FIFA World Cup 2022, with the defending champions France in action against Tunisia, while Australia will take on Denmark.