Tunisia crashed out of the FIFA World Cup despite securing a 1-0 win over world champions France on Wednesday evening. SLInt MORE:
With qualification to the round of 16 already secured, France coach Didier Deschamps rang the changes as Steve Mandanda replaced Hugo Lloris in goals, while Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann dropped to the bench.
The second-string French side look disjointed for most of the opening 45 minutes and failed to register a serious opening at the Tunisia goal. Griezmann thought he had bagged a late equaliser to earn the reigning a share of the spoils in stoppage time but after a Video Assistant Referee , the goal was ruled out for offside.Australia secured their spot in the round of 16 after defeating Denmark 1-0 on Wednesday evening.
Denmark, needing a win, were the dominant side in the first half but they were unable to find a way past goalkeeper Matt Ryan, who produced a couple vital saves to keep his side in the game.
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