World Cup day 7 – LIVE: Tunisia 0-1 Australia, France face Denmark, Argentina battle Mexico

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It’s time for the seventh day of World Cup 2022 action, and there are some big-hitters in action.

Saturday opens with Tunisia vs Australia as the race to advance from Group D hots up, before Saudi Arabia’s quest for another upset continues against Poland.

Two of the tournament favourites are up to conclude the day, with France looking to book their last 16 spot against Denmark and Argentina hoping to avoid early elimination when they take on Mexico.

Follow along for live updates throughout the day.


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Tunisia can take a massive leap towards reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time if they beat Australia in Saturday’s early kick-off.

After managing a credible draw with Denmark, the Eagles of Carthage have a half-decent chance of making it to the next round.

If Australia can replicate their early showing against France in which they took a shock lead, then they too can dream of reaching the last 16.


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Saudi Arabia can book their spot in the last 16 if they claim another shock win, this time against Poland.

Having missed a crucial penalty against Mexico, Robert Lewandowski will be out to silence his critics on the international stage once more.


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France are well-placed to beat the ‚world champions‘ curse‘ after emphatically winning their opening game against Australia, but face a difficult task in trying to topple Denmark.

Didier Deschamps‘ side have already been beaten twice by the Danes this year alone, with Kasper Hjulmand’s men heading into the World Cup as dark horses off the back of some impressive results.

They were lacklustre against Tunisia, however, and will at least be looking to avoid defeat.


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Argentina could be eliminated from the World Cup after just two matches if they lose to Mexico in Saturday’s finale.

Their surprise loss against Saudi Arabia on matchday 1 went down as one of the biggest tournament shocks of all time, and they have everything to prove against a spritely Mexico side.

Gerardo Martino will be looking to get one over his former side (and the country he hails from, to that matter) after a heartbreaking two-year spell in charge of La Albiceleste.