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Tunisians Celebrate Historic Win Over France Despite World Cup Exit5 min read

By Contributing Editor December 1, 2022
Written by Contributing Editor December 1, 2022
Supporters cheered for their team ahead of the game although Tunisia's victory over France didn't ensure them a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Tunisia’s heroes pull off historic win over holders France but suffer World Cup heartbreak. Tunisian fans celebrate this historic win over world champions despite World Cup exit.

Suggested Read: Qatar World Cup: Tunisia Is Out Despite Historic Win Over France

Tunisia defeated France 1-0 at Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar, however it was not enough to advance to the World Cup’s round of 16 in Qatar.

Wahbi Khazri, a French-born player for the Carthage Eagles, scored the game’s lone goal at the 58-minute mark. In addition, it was the first goal scored by the North Africans in the tournament.

After winning their previous two matches against Australia and Denmark, France’s qualification was already guaranteed. Australia advanced to the second round of the tournament after defeating tournament favorite Denmark 1-0 in the group’s other match.

Nevertheless, despite the setback, Tunisian fans gathered outside the stadium to celebrate the bittersweet loss and historic success.

Similar Read: World Cup 2022 Group D: Tunisia, Denmark, Australia, France; Results & Rankings

A second-half goal by the Tunisian captain helped the North African country beat France. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
A second-half goal by the Tunisian captain helped the North African country beat France. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Wahbi Khazri, who scored the only goal, grew up in Corsica and plays in Ligue 1 for Montpellier. He was one of six players in the Tunisian lineup who were born on French soil.
Wahbi Khazri, who scored the only goal, grew up in Corsica and plays in Ligue 1 for Montpellier. He was one of six players in the Tunisian lineup who were born on French soil.
Supporters cheered for their team ahead of the game although Tunisia's victory over France didn't ensure them a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Supporters cheered for their team ahead of the game although Tunisia’s victory over France didn’t ensure them a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Tunisia vs France, Group D, FIFA World Cup 2022, November 30, at Education City Stadium. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Tunisian supporters celebrate their team scoring against France.
Tunisian supporters celebrate their team scoring against France. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Fans of all ages rooted for Tunisia. The large Tunisian community in France may relish the result, the country’s first win against European opposition at a World Cup and their third-ever in 18 matches at the tournament .
Fans of all ages rooted for Tunisia. The large Tunisian community in France may relish the result, the country’s first win against European opposition at a World Cup and their third-ever in 18 matches at the tournament – Al Jazeera.
When prayers aren't enough: Tunisia upset France, but it wasn't enough to make it to the last 16 of the football tournament. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
When prayers aren’t enough: Tunisia upset France, but it wasn’t enough to make it to the last 16 of the football tournament. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Tunisian supporters had much to celebrate. Khazri steered home a 58th-minute winner amid a cluster of defenders for only a third victory in six World Cup tournaments for Tunisia.
Tunisian supporters had much to celebrate. Khazri steered home a 58th-minute winner amid a cluster of defenders for only a third victory in six World Cup tournaments for Tunisia. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Tunisian fans weep at the end of the game. They beat France, but Australia’s win over Denmark ensured their exit from the World Cup.
Tunisian fans weep at the end of the game. They beat France, but Australia’s win over Denmark ensured their exit from the World Cup. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Tunisian supporters salute their team at the end of the game.
Tunisian supporters salute their team at the end of the game. 
Fans of all ages rooted for Tunisia. The large Tunisian community in France may relish the result, the country’s first win against European opposition at a World Cup and their third-ever in 18 matches at the tournament
Fans of all ages rooted for Tunisia. The large Tunisian community in France may relish the result, the country’s first win against European opposition at a World Cup and their third-ever in 18 matches at the tournament

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