TUNISIA pulled of a historic win over France but it wasn't enough to secure them a last-16 World Cup spot.
Wahbi Khazri's incredible solo effort put the Carthage Eagles ahead.
But the Tunisians thought they had their famous win snatched away from them following Antoine Griezmann's late volley.
However, VAR saw Tunisia sign out in style as the strike was ruled out for offside.
- RESULT: Tunisia 1-0 France
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- Tunisia XI: Dahman; Meriah, Ghandri, Talbi; Kechrida, Skhiri, Laidouni, Maaloul; Slimane, Ali Ben Romdhane; Khazri
- France XI: Mandanda; Diasi, Varanae, Konate; Guendouzi, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Coman, Veretout, Fofana; Muani
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FT: Tunisia 1-0 France
Tunisia picked up a bitter-sweet victory over a heavily-rotated France side at the Education City Stadium.
The Eagles of Carthage thought they scored their first goal of the 2022 World Cup after just eight minutes into the match.
Nader Ghandri met a wicked free-kick by Wahbi Khazri on the left and beat Steve Mandanda but was caught just inches offside.
However, Jalel Kadri's men wouldn't be denied as they got their precious goal on 58 minutes.
Khazri's brilliant solo effort led him inside the area from where he beat Mandanda with a weak but accurate shot.
Deschamps brought his star players on after the ex-Sunderland ace's goal and he thought that paid off during stoppage time.
Just when the Tunisians found out they are out of the World Cup after Australia's 1-0 victory over Denmark, Antoine Griezmann defeated Aymen Dahmen with a fine shot.
But a VAR check found Griezmann offside during the build up and so Tunisia picked up a famous victory over the reigning world champions
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FT: Tunisia 1-0 France
Peep!
That's full-time in Qatar!!!
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90+10 Tunisia 1-0 France
No goal!!!
Apparently the goal has been disallowed because Griezmann has been deemed offside in the build-up.
Initially there was a suspicion of foul on Talbi before he headed the ball towards the France star's way
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90+9 Tunisia 1-1 France
Game is not over yet!
There will be a VAR check on Griezmann's goal as there could be a foul in the build-up
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90+8 Tunisia 1-1 France
France have added to Tunisia's sorrow just after they found out they are out of the World Cup.
Tchouameni delivers a cross, which is headed off but not far away as Griezmann picks it up and fires a shot from the right
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90+8 Tunisia 1-1 France
Goal!
France equalise with Griezmann!
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90+8 Tunisia 1-0 France
It's all over between Australia and Denmark, the Aussies won 1-0 and are through to the Last 16.
Tunisia are out, but they are not giving their lead up
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90+7 Tunisia 1-0 France
The Tunisian bench is all huddled over a phone following the action from Australia vs Denmark.
But the players on the pitch need to focus as Mbappe has been tremendously dangerous
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90+5 Tunisia 1-0 France
Almost all Tunisian fans are holding their phones hoping for a late goal by Denmark against Australia.
The Eagles of Carthage are holding on so far on the pitch
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90+3 Tunisia 1-0 France
You can cut the tension with a knife at the Education City Stadium.
France are looking for a late equaliser to protect their pride, while Tunisia are trying to hold on and are hoping for a goal by Denmark
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90 Tunisia 1-0 France
Eight more minutes of added time to go.
Plenty of time for France to equalise, Australia still lead 1-0 against Denmark – six additional minutes to go there…
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90 Tunisia 1-0 France
Chance!
Another big chance by a transformed France side as Muani's long-range shot just misses Dahmen's bottom left corner
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89 Tunisia 1-0 France
Chance!
France star Mbappe tries to do it all by himself with a fine solo effort.
The striker breaks inside the area and delivers a powerful shot from a tight corner down the left but Dahmen saves
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88 Tunisia 1-0 France
France continue to push, like they didn't push for almost they entire match, for an equaliser.
Mbappe gets booed the loudest by Tunisian fans when he gets the ball
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85 Tunisia 1-0 France
Chance
France continue to knock on Tunisia's door with Dembele delivering a fine cross from the right to Rabiot at the far post.
The midfielder's tries a shot that bounces out for a free-kick
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83 Tunisia 1-0 France
Substitution
Another change by Tunisia boss Kazri as Al-Abdi replaces Slimane
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82 Tunisia 1-0 France
Chance
France create some more threats and this time Dembele delivers a fine long-range shot that is saved by Dahmen
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80 Tunisia 1-0 France
Chance!
Tunisia almost waste their lead with goalkeeper Dahmen failing to hold on to a cross by Dembele but the ball is cleared
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79 Tunisia 1-0 France
Substitution
As we said, France star Dembele comes on for Guendouzi
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78 Tunisia 1-0 France
France boss Deschamps is preparing Dembele to come on.
Looks like the French tactician still wants a result even though first place is still quite safe
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75 Tunisia 1-0 France
Substitution
Tunisia boss Kadri responds with a change of his own as Chaalali replaces Ben Romdhane
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73 Tunisia 1-0 France
Substitution
France manager Deschamps brings on another star player in Griezmann, who replacs Fofana
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72 Tunisia 1-0 France
An incredible performance by Skhiri so far for Tunisia in midfield.
Incredible pace and has registered many miles on the pitch, it is the Koln ace and Khazri who have been the standouts for Kadri's side
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70 Tunisia 1-0 France
Tunisia are pushing for a second despite knowing that won't do them any favours unless Denmark equalise.
France are slowly improving now that they have Mbappe up front and Rabiot in midfield
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68 Tunisia 1-0 France
France are still top of Group D despite having the same points with Australia, as things stand.
Les Bleus have a better goal difference than the Socceroos
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