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Belgium take top spot and Tunisia down Panama for first World Cup win in 40 years

Belgium take top spot and Tunisia down Panama for first World Cup win in 40 years.

Wahbi Khazri
Wahbi Khazri, right, celebrates his winner for Tunisia Source: Getty Images

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Tunisia secured their first FIFA World Cup win in 40 years as they came from behind to beat Panama 2-1 in their Group G closer on Friday morning (AEST).

The African side – who along with Panama had already been eliminated before their clash at the Mordovia Arena – last tasted victory at the 1978 tournament when they beat Mexico 3-1.

Before their second-half fightback, Panama had looked like sealing a maiden World Cup victory when Jose Luis Rodriguez's long-range strike was deflected in by Yassine Meriah for an unfortunate own goal after 33 minutes.

More in English via The World Game.


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