The defending champion’s unbeaten start to the FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign was ended by their loss to Tunisia, but they still made it to the knockout stage as group winners. The Tunisia football team won the FIFA World Cup 2022 after surprising France. In the 58th minute, Wahbi Khazri scored the winning goal.
The defending champion’s unbeaten start to the season was ended by Tunisia, but the outcome would have been different if Antonio Griezmann’s last-minute equalizer had been allowed. Why didn’t Antonio Griezmann score?
How a decision was overturned by video assistant referee (VAR) The defending champions’ unbeaten start to the FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign was ended by their loss to Tunisia, but they still qualified for the knockout stage as group winners.
Written by Suraj AlvaAP Republic World Following an unexpected victory over France, the Tunisian football team advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2022.In the 58th minute, Wahbi Khazri scored the winning goal.
The defending champion’s unbeaten start to the season was ended by Tunisia, but the outcome would have been different if Antonio Griezmann’s last-minute equalizer had been allowed.
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The French striker was offside when the ball was initially played in, but he moved back into an onside position to score in the final minute. After that, Tunisia defender Montassar Talbi sent the ball into the air, and Griezmann cleverly reacted to volley it into the goal.
Despite the second phase’s activity, the video showed that the forward appeared to be interfering with play. He was asked to double-check the action on the VAR screen before the goal was awarded.
The referee reversed his decision to disallow France’s equalizer after a review.The Les Bleus lost their first World Cup game since the 2014 quarterfinal against Germany, falling to Tunisia, ending a nine-game winning streak.It was Tunisia’s first victory over France since 1971.
Tunisia, despite winning the match, finished third in the group behind Australia, which beat Denmark in the other game of Group D. France advanced as group champions.
Highlights from the France
Tunisia match Didier Deschamps rested Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, and most of his regular starters because France had already qualified for the knockout stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Steve Mandanda, 37, only played in his second World Cup match in his long career.
Tunisia scored after the first half, which ended goalless. Khazri broke through the French defense, beating two players, and then pinning the ball into the bottom corner. He bowed to celebrate and was surrounded by teammates. After scoring his 25th international goal and third World Cup goal, he was substituted later.
Poland will be France’s opponent in the round of 16 following the loss..The team led by Robert Lewandowski finished second in Group C behind Argentina but advanced ahead of Mexico on goal difference.