Tunisia heading home despite famous victory

Wahbi Khazri’s superb solo goal secured Tunisia a famous victory against reigning champions France but Australia’s shock win against Denmark meant they still made a heartbreaking World Cup exit.

Didier Deschamps made sweeping alterations for the Group D finale at Education City Stadium after Les Bleus became the first side to seal their place in the round of 16.

France still had the quality to win but exsunderland man Khazri’s moment of magic secured Tunisia a 1-0 victory – their first World Cup win against European opponents after 11 previous attempts.

The result will live long in the memory but Mathew Leckie’s strike 14 miles away proved a knockout blow for Jalel Kadri’s side as Australia progressed instead.

Antoine Griezmann looked to have landed another gut punch when equalising deep in stoppage time, only for the goal to be disallowed for offside after the VAR’S intervention.

Tunisia’s superb fans

showed their appreciation to their players at full-time in Al Rayyan, where France topped Group D despite the shock loss.

The North African side came into this match in hope more than expectation, but just eight minutes in they began to believe.

Nader Ghandri turned in a free-kick that would be ruled out for offside, yet that moment appeared to give Tunisia and their fans hope – only for the Socceroos to dash their hopes.

Wahbi Khazri celebrates after opening the scoring.