France into final 16 despite losing to Tunisia; Aussie through after beating Denmark

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DOHA: An incredible victory in vain, Tunisia were wonderful from start to finish and thoroughly deserved points but that was not enough to take them through due to Australia’s win over Denmark.

France’s much-changed side deserved absolutely nothing. A questionable end to the game in the end with VAR ruling out Griezmann’s effort after it hit the net.

Khazri steered home a 58th-minute winner amid a cluster of defenders for only a third victory at six World Cup tournaments for Tunisia, but they were still eliminated as Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in the other group match.

France, who made nine changes for this match from the team that beat Denmark and had already booked their place in the knockout stages, finished top of Group D on goal difference from runners-up Australia.

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