Match report

Tunisia Stuns France with 1-0 Victory in World Cup Opener

Tunisia
Tunisia
1–0
FT
France
France
Nov 30, 2022

Tunisia stunned football giants France with a 1-0 victory in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022. Wissam Khazri's solitary goal at the 58th minute sealed Tunisia’s upset win over the tournament favorites. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous opportunities, France could not find an equalizer as Tunisia held on for a historic victory.

Key Facts

  • • Wissam Khazri scored the only goal at 58' from an assist by Aymen Laïdouni.
  • • France had multiple substitutions, including Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann coming on late in the game.
  • • A goal by Antoine Griezmann was canceled due to VAR intervention at the 90'+11 minute mark.
  • • Wissam Kechrida received a yellow card for Tunisia after committing a foul at the 28th minute.

Lineups

Tunisia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Dahmen (G)
  • 4 Y. Meriah (D)
  • 5 N. Ghandri (D)
  • 3 M. Talbi (D)
  • 21 W. Kechrida (M)
  • 17 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 14 A. Laïdouni (M)
  • 12 A. Maâloul (M)
  • 25 A. Ben Slimane (F)
  • 15 M. Ben Romdhane (F)
  • 10 W. Khazri (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 I. Jebali
  • 18 G. Chaalali
  • 24 A. Abdi
  • 26 M. Hassen
  • 13 F. Sassi
  • 23 N. Sliti
  • 2 B. Ifa
  • 22 B. Ben Saïd
  • 6 D. Bronn
  • 11 T. Khenissi
  • 1 A. Balbouli
  • 8 H. Mejbri
  • 20 M. Dräger
  • 7 Y. Msakni
  • 19 S. Jaziri

France

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 S. Mandanda (G)
  • 3 A. Disasi (D)
  • 4 R. Varane (D)
  • 24 I. Konaté (D)
  • 25 E. Camavinga (D)
  • 13 Y. Fofana (M)
  • 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
  • 15 J. Veretout (M)
  • 20 K. Coman (F)
  • 12 R. Kolo Muani (F)
  • 6 M. Guendouzi (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 K. Mbappé
  • 17 W. Saliba
  • 14 A. Rabiot
  • 7 A. Griezmann
  • 11 O. Dembélé
  • 22 T. Hernández
  • 23 A. Aréola
  • 9 O. Giroud
  • 26 M. Thuram
  • 5 J. Koundé
  • 18 D. Upamecano
  • 2 B. Pavard
  • 1 H. Lloris

Timeline

  1. Tunisia
    28' Tunisia Card · Yellow Card
    W. Kechrida

    Foul

  2. Tunisia
    58' Tunisia Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Khazri · Assist: A. Laïdouni
  3. Tunisia
    60' Tunisia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Khazri · On: I. Jebali
  4. France
    63' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Coman · On: K. Mbappe
  5. France
    63' France subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Varane · On: W. Saliba
  6. France
    63' France subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Veretout · On: Adrien Rabiot
  7. France
    73' France subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Youssouf Fofana · On: A. Griezmann
  8. Tunisia
    74' Tunisia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ben Romdhane · On: G. Chaalali
  9. France
    79' France subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Guendouzi · On: O. Dembele
  10. Tunisia
    83' Tunisia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Slimane · On: A. Abdi
  11. France
    90'+11 France Var · Goal cancelled
    A. Griezmann

Match Stats

Stat Tunisia France
Fouls 14 6
Pass Accuracy 78% 86%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 10
Corners 7 8
Total Passes 312 622
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 243 534
Shots Inside Box 3 5
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tunisia's goal by Wissam Khazri at 58' shifted momentum, putting pressure on France to equalize.
  • ▸ The cancellation of Antoine Griezmann’s potential equalizer via VAR decision at the end reinforced Tunisia’s defensive resolve and maintained their lead.