Ultimately, it was in vain - in terms of progression - but Tunisian football will always have a World Cup victory over France.

They deservedly upset an admittedly much-changed France outfit on Wednesday to round off their World Cup on a high.

Their goal put them into the top two, and they were set to progress of the last 16 for the first time in their history before Australia took the lead, and ultimately won, against Denmark.

Check out full highlights of France's shock defeat by Tunisia below.

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France had a goal ruled out by VAR for offside in the final minute of stoppage-time as Tunisia held on to register a shock victory.

However, despite victory they failed to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup.

Substitute Antoine Griezmann volleyed in a dramatic equaliser at the Education City Stadium, but the VAR decision meant Tunisia captain Wahbi Khazi's brilliant second-half goal proved to be the winner.

However, with Australia recording a 1-0 victory over Denmark in the other match in Group D, Tunisia's hopes of progressing had been dashed before Griezmann's goal was ruled out.

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If, before the tournament began, someone had told you Australia would have progressed from Group D and Euro 2020 darlings Denmark would have finished bottom, you would likely have raised an eyebrow.

But that's exactly what transpired as the Socceroos defeated the Danes 1-0 to emulate the 2006 squad of Harry Kewell and co - and reach the last 16 for only the second time in their history.

They were pretty defensive in the first half against Denmark, but as soon as Tunisia took the lead against France, and therefore moved into second spot, Australia clicked into gear and then expertly saw it out.

Check out how they did it below.

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Australia reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in 16 years after shocking Denmark.

The Danes, needing victory to progress, dominated possession but were caught out on the break when Australia scored the winner on the hour mark.

Denmark lost the ball in the Australian box and Mathew Leckie finished a brilliant counter-attack with a low shot past Kasper Schmeichel.

Australia finish in second place in Group D on six points, only behind world champions France on goal difference.

Denmark, meanwhile, exit Qatar 2022 in disappointing fashion, with just one point from three games, sitting bottom of the group.

Australia will now play Group C winners Argentina on Saturday (19:00 GMT).

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Let's do a recap of Wednesday's action now.

We'll start with Group D, as the fixtures did, before moving onto Group C.

Group D saw France and Australia progress but that only tells half the story...

The back page of the Daily Express says the Football Association are preparing for an influx of England fans in Qatar if they beat Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday.

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The back page of the Guardian also focuses on a selection decision for Gareth Southgate.

They also say Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered £173m a year to join Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr.

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The back page of the Daily Star focuses on the expectation and pressure on England ramping up as they reach the knockout stages this weekend.

England boss Gareth Southgate is confident his side can "ride the heatwave" though.

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The Daily Telegraph focuses on a selection headache for England manger Gareth Southgate ahead of Sunday's last-16 tie against Senegal.

Raheem Sterling has been a key figure in Southgate's sides - including scoring three goals at Euro 2020 - but he has struggled for form at Chelsea this season.

Sterling and fellow winger Bukayo Saka were replaced in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Wales by Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden, who scored all three goals, leaving Southgate with a decision to make.

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Time for a look at the back pages...

Here's what we have in store for you today.

Seven teams are vying for progression - Canada are already eliminated but no other side are guaranteed to go through.

Group F (15:00 GMT) - live on BBC, BBC Sounds, BBC iPlayer & website/app

• Canada v Morocco
• Croatia v Belgium

Group E (19:00 GMT) - live on ITV, with commentary on BBC Sounds & website/app

• Costa Rica v Germany
• Japan v Spain

Well, we now know half of the last-16 line-up for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Here are the results and match reports from Wednesday's final Group C and Group D games.

Group C

Poland 0-2 Argentina

Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico

Group D

Tunisia 1-0 France

Australia 1-0 Denmark

There is set to be more of the same on Thursday.

But who will reach the last 16 of the Fifa World Cup in Qatar?

Stick with us for the latest news and build-up as four more sides progress and four more board an early flight home.

We'll also bring you all the latest from the England camp as the countdown to their last-16 tie against Senegal on Sunday intensifies.

It brought despair and disappointment for others....

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Wednesday brought joy for some...

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