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Australia reach World Cup last 16, France suffer upset

Doha (AFP) - Australia beat Denmark 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for just the second time in their history while holders France won the group despite an upset defeat to Tunisia.

AFP

Australia stun disappointing Denmark to claim surprise World Cup 2022 last 16 place

AUSTRALIA 1-0 DENMARK: Graham Arnold's Socceroos claimed a fine 1-0 win over the Europeans, who after reaching the Euro 2020 semi-final last year have badly under-performed in Qatar and head home with just one point to their name

Daily Mirror

Tunisia’s famous win against holders France not enough to prevent World Cup exit

Ex-Sunderland man Khazri’s moment of magic secured Tunisia a 1-0 victory.

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Tunisia stun France but jubilation turns to agony as World Cup progress falls short

Tunisia 1-0 France: Antoine Griezmann’s late strike was ruled out by VAR, but Australia’s win over Denmark ensured a famous win at Education City Stadium was not enough

The Independent UK

Tunisia shock much-changed France thanks to Wahbi Khazri but still go out

Wahbi Khazri’s 58th-minute goal secured a surprise 1-0 win but Australia’s 1-0 defeat of Denmark meant Tunisia failed to reach the last 16

The Guardian - UK

Australia's Scottish contingent celebrate as World Cup last-16 spot is secured

The Socceroos have a strong core of Scottish-based players in their squad in Qatar.

The National (Scotland)

Mathew Leckie solo goal sees Australia beat dismal Denmark to reach World Cup round of 16

Australia 1-0 Denmark: The Europeans had been hotly tipped to go far but underwhelmed and were dumped out of the tournament after Leckie’s winding run ended in a bottom-corner finish

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Australia stun Denmark to reach World Cup last 16 for first time in 16 years

The Socceroos and the Danes had been in danger of crashing out of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Australia reach World Cup last 16 and send Denmark home

Doha (AFP) - Australia coach Graham Arnold hailed the Socceroos' "remarkable" achievement after they reached the last 16 of the World Cup for only the second time with a 1-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday.

AFP

Australia upset Denmark 1-0 to earn World Cup last 16 spot

Narrow victory puts Socceroos through to the last 16 for first time since 2006, while Denmark crashes out.

Al Jazeera

Australia vs Denmark player ratings: Harry Souttar stars at the back as Socceroos rewrite World Cup history

Australia 1-0 Denmark: Leckie’s solo goal the difference as the Socceroos make the last 16 along with France from Group D

The Independent UK

Australia 1-0 Denmark: Mathew Leckie’s moment of magic turns light off on Dane’s World Cup campaign

A wonder goal from Mathew Leckie sent Australia through into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2006.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022: Socceroos player ratings in epic win over Tunisia

A dominant first half produced the only goal of the game from Mitch Duke, before the Socceroos withstood intense Tunisian pressure in the second term to claim a famous victory.

ABC News

Socceroos enjoy 18 minutes on top of world before reality bites in World Cup defeat to France

Craig Goodwin’s early goal provided a glimmer of possibility that was soon extinguished in a French football lesson

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Rating the Socceroos players' performances in Australia's 4-1 loss to France at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The Socceroos surprised France with an early goal, but the world champions stormed back into the match and ended up with a thumping win. See how each Australian player did individually.

AFP

Giroud equals Henry record as World Cup holders France sink Australia

Doha (AFP) - Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as the holders roared back to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup off to a flying start Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Giroud equals goal record as France waltz past Australia in World Cup opener

Olivier Giroud bagged a brace on Tuesday night to draw level with Thierry Henry's record of 51 goals as France came from behind to beat Australia 4-1 and take early control of Group D at the World Cup in Qatar.

Newcastle Herald

Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

Australia landed an early blow before things went downhill.

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The Independent UK

Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record as France power past Australia

The AC Milan striker scored his 50th and 51st international goals in a 4-1 win.

The Independent UK

France turn on style against Australia to remind World Cup why they are champions

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud enjoyed a record night and his partnership with the electric Kylian Mbappe gave Les Bleus a familiar look

AFP

Giroud equals Henry mark as World Cup holders France sink Australia

Doha (AFP) - Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as holders France recovered to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup off to a winning start Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Faces Midfield Battle against Australia at World Cup

Even without the injured Karim Benzema, defending World Cup champion France has plenty of attacking power. Most teams would love to have either Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann or Olivier Giroud in their forward line, let alone all three. They have 119 international goals between them, plus an abundance of speed,…

AAP

Stalwart Leckie relishes another World Cup

Socceroos stalwart Mathew Leckie says he's relishing getting another World Cup crack at France and Denmark.

ABC News

Inside the Socceroos' Aspire Academy training facility ahead of the Qatar World Cup

From a personal barista to pop-art murals, Australia's training base in Qatar is designed to give the Socceroos every chance of success.

AAP

World Cup snub to motivate City's Tilio

Melbourne City's Marco Tilio was one of the Socceroos' heartbreak stories but coach Patrick Kisnorbo expects the youngster's World Cup snub to add motivation.

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