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Mathew Leckie (L) celebrates a goal for the Socceroos

Mathew Leckie (L) celebrates a goal for the Socceroos

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FIFA World Cup 2022™

Matchday 11 Live Blog: Socceroos join France in last-16 as Group C finale awaits

Join us for Matchday 11 as we bring you the key moments and highlights from today's FIFA World Cup fixtures.

Mathew Leckie (L) celebrates a goal for the Socceroos

Mathew Leckie (L) celebrates a goal for the Socceroos

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Argentina Stats
· Argentina will qualify for the knockout stage with A) a win, B) a draw AND Saudi Arabia versus Mexico ends in a draw. If Argentina draw AND Mexico defeat Saudi Arabia, the Mexicans need to win by at least a three-goal margin to have the possibility of overtaking La Albiceleste. Note: when Argentina and Mexico finish level on points, the goal difference or goals scored tiebreakers will decide which of the two nations will go through.

· Argentina will be eliminated if they lose this game. Since winning the trophy in 1986, Argentina have failed to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup on only one occasion. They were eliminated in the group stage in 2002 (in the only previous edition hosted in Asia), despite beating Nigeria 1-0 in their opening game (they then lost 1-0 versus England and drew 1-1 versus Sweden to finish third in the group).

· Argentina also failed to reach the knockout phase at the World Cup in 1958 (fourth in their group), 1962 (third in their group), 1974 (fourth in the second group stage) and 1982 (third in the second group stage).

· Argentina have not lost their final group stage game of a World Cup since 1994, a 2-0 defeat against Bulgaria.

· Based on Gracenote analysis, Argentina are the favourites to progress from Group C with a 79% chance, ahead of Poland (77%), Saudi Arabia (32%) and Mexico (12%).

· At the 2018 World Cup, only Colombia managed to reach the knockout phase after losing their first group stage game. Colombia beat Poland (3-0) and Senegal (1-0) following a 2-1 loss against Japan in their opener. The Colombians were eliminated on penalties by England in the round of last 16.

· This is set to be the 999th senior appearance of Lionel Messi's career, for club and country. He has scored 788 goals in 998 games.

· Gonzalo Montiel will be suspended if booked.
Poland Stats
· Poland qualify with A) a win, B) a draw, C1) a defeat by at most a margin of two goals AND Saudi Arabia versus Mexico ends in a draw, C2) a defeat AND Mexico win but Poland remain above Mexico based on goal difference. Note: If Poland and another nation both end on four points and the same goal difference, the following tiebreakers will be decisive: 1) total goals scored, 2) head-to-head result, 3) fair play. Poland received four yellow cards, Mexico six.

· Poland have not reached the World Cup knockout phase since 1986 in Mexico (eliminated 4-0 by Brazil in the round of last 16). Poland also reached the World Cup knockout stage in 1938 (round of last 16), 1974 (third place) and 1982 (third place).

· This is the first time Poland have been in contention to progress to the knockout phase in the final round of group stage games since 1986. The Poles were eliminated after two matches in each of their last three World Cup appearances (2002, 2006, 2018).

· Poland won their final group stage fixture in each of their last three World Cup appearances (2002, 2006, 2018), but on all three occasions they had already been eliminated. The Poles progressed to the knockout phase in 1986 as one of the best third-place teams despite a 3-0 defeat against England in their final group game.

· Based on analysis by Gracenote, Poland have a 77% chance of progressing to the round of last 16. Poland had a 39% chance based on Gracenote's pre-tournament World Cup forecast.

· Robert Lewandowski (77 goals in 136 appearances) is Poland's all-time leading goalscorer and appearance maker. Lionel Messi had netted 68 goals after 136 appearances for Argentina. Messi netted once in his 137th appearance for La Albiceleste.

· Lewandowski scored one goal in his five international appearances versus CONMEBOL opposition. That goal was netted against Chile.

· Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski can become the first players to score multiple goals for Poland at a single World Cup since Bartosz Bosacki (2 goals in 2006).

· Kamil Glik (101) is one short of moving joint-third alongside Michal Zewlakow (102) in Poland's all-time leading appearance makers, behind only Robert Lewandowski (136) and Jakub Blaszczykowski (108).

· Matthew Cash, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Jakub Kiwior and Arkadiusz Milik will be suspended if booked.

Courtesy of Gracenote
Head-to-Head: Poland v Argentina
· There have been 12 matches between Poland and Argentina. The Poles won three, La Albiceleste seven and there were two draws (Note: these tallies include a 2-0 friendly home win by Argentina in 1996 which is classed as unofficial by the Polish FA).

· Two of those 12 games were at the World Cup (one win each).

· The first World Cup meeting between these nations was in Stuttgart in the 1974 group stage. Poland won 3-2 courtesy of goals by Grzegorz Lato (7', 63') and Andrzej Szarmach (9'). Rámon Armando Heredia (61') and Carlos Alberto Babington (67') scored for Argentina.

· The most recent World Cup match between Poland and Argentina was in Rosario in the 1978 second round (second group stage). The hosts won 2-0 through a double by Mario Kempes (16', 71'). Kazimierz Deyna had a 39th-minute penalty saved by Ubaldo Matildo Fillol.

· The most recent game between these nations was a friendly in Warsaw on 5 June 2011. Poland won 2-1 courtesy of goals by Adrian Mierzejewski (26') and Pawel Brozek (67'). Marco Rubén (47') netted for Argentina.

· Poland lost each of their last three World Cup fixtures against CONMEBOL opposition without scoring: 4-0 versus Brazil in the 1986 round of last 16, 2-0 against Ecuador in the 2006 group stage and 3-0 versus Colombia in the 2018 group stage.

· At the 2018 World Cup, Argentina failed to win any of their three games versus UEFA opposition. They drew against Iceland, and lost versus Croatia and France.

· Club teammates who can be in opposition in this match are Nicola Zalewski and Paulo Dybala (AS Roma), Matthew Cash/Jan Bednarek and Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), and Wojciech Szczesny/Arkadiusz Milik and Leandro Paredes/Ángel Di María (Juventus).

· Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski have met three times in competitive matches, all Champions League encounters between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern München. They faced each other in the 2014/15 semi-finals (2 goals by Messi, 1 by Lewandowski) and the 2019/20 quarter-finals (8-2 Bayern win, including 1 goal by Lewandowski).

Courtesy of Gracenote
Poland v Argentina & Saudi Arabia v Mexico live on SBS and SBS Viceland or via SBS On Demand!

Poland v Argentina Live on SBS and SBS On Demand




Saudi Arabia v Mexico Live on SBS and SBS On Demand



Tunisia v France - Full-time - France advance
FT - France through despite Tunisia victory!

France are through to the Round of 16 despite falling 1-0 to Tunisia in Al-Rayyan.

Antoine Griezmann thought he had snared a point for the defending world champions at the death, but the Video Assistant Referee quickly ruled it out.

The result means France go through top of Group D, with Australia in second.

You can watch the replay, mini match and highlights from this fixture via our dedicated match hub, here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2022-tunisia-v-france-group-d

Thanks for following our live blog - we'll be back for the Group C finale shortly!
Australia v Denmark - Full-time - Socceroos advance
FT - The Socceroos have done it!

Australia have booked their place in the Round of 16 after defeating Denmark 1-0.

You can watch the replay, mini match and highlights from this fixture via our dedicated match hub, here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2022-australia-v-denmark-group-d

Thanks for following our live blog - we'll be back for the Group C finale shortly!
Australia v Denmark - Leckie scores
60' - Leckie breaks the deadlock!

A fantastic run from Mathew Leckie, during which he turned Joakim Maehle inside out, leads to a shot that drifts beyond Kasper Schmeichel and into the back of the net.

The goal means Australia have now moved back to second spot in Group D.
Tunisia v France - Khazri scores
58' - Khazri opens the scoring!

Wahbi Khazri picks up the ball on the halfway line, drives and places his shot beyond Steve Mandanda.

The goal means Tunisia jump above Australia into second spot in Group D.
Australia v Denmark - Second half starts
46' - Australia begin second half

The Socceroos restart proceedings looking to keep Denmark at bay.
Tunisia v France - Second half starts
46' - France begin second half

The defending champions restart proceedings looking to improve on their first-half showing.
Tunisia v France - Half-time whistle blows
HT - The referee calls an end to the first half

The players head for the tunnel after 45 minutes of football that saw Tunisia push and probe a second-string France side.
Australia v Denmark - Half-time whistle blows
HT - The referee calls an end to the first half

The players head for the tunnel after a tense 45 minutes in Al-Wakrah.
Tunisia v France - Goal disallowed
8' - Tunisia's joy short lived!

Wahbi Khazri sends a free-kick into the box that is helped home by Nader Ghandri, but the flag is up for offside.

It remains 0-0.
Australia v Denmark - First half under way
1' - Kick-off

We are underway with the start of the first half at Al Janoub Stadium.
Tunisia v France - First half under way
1' - Kick-off

We are underway with the start of the first half at Education City Stadium.
France Stats
· France were the first team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup knockout phase, following their 2-1 win over Denmark in their second group stage game on Saturday 26 November.

· France are the first defending champions to qualify for the knockout stage of a World Cup since Brazil in 2006 (eliminated in the quarter-finals).

· Only twice before has the World Cup been won by the holders: Italy (1938) and Brazil (1962). The most recent holders to reach the final were Brazil in 1998 (lost 3-0 versus hosts France).

· France have won six consecutive World Cup matches, since a 0-0 draw against Denmark in Moscow in the 2018 group stage. This is Les Bleus' longest World Cup winning streak.

· France can become the third team to win seven successive World Cup matches (games decided by a penalty shootout classed as a draw), after Brazil (11, 1998-2006) and Italy (7, 1934-1938).

· Only Helmut Schön (16), Luiz Felipe Scolari (14), Mário Zagallo (13) and Joachim Löw (12) have won as many World Cup matches as a manager as Didier Deschamps (11).

· Kylian Mbappé is level alongside Pelé (both 7) as the player to score the most World Cup goals before his 24th birthday. Mbappé turns 24 on 20 December, two days after the 2022 World Cup final.

· Olivier Giroud scored his 50th and 51st international goal in France's opening group stage game against Australia (4-1 win), equalling Thierry Henry as Les Bleus' all-time leading goalscorer.

· Jules Koundé will be suspended if booked.

Courtesy of Gracenote
Tunisia Stats
· Tunisia will qualify for the knockout phase with A1) a win AND Australia vs Denmark ends in a draw, A2) a win AND Denmark beat Australia by a smaller margin. If Tunisia and Denmark both win their final group game by the same margin, the total number of goals scored will be decisive. If that is also equal, fair play will determine which team progresses to the round of last 16. Both teams are on four yellow cards each. If it's still level after fair play points are tallied, the only step left is drawing of lots.At the 2018 World Cup, Japan became the first team to progress from the group stage on a fair play tiebreaker (advanced over Senegal).

· Tunisia have just a 7% chance of reaching the 2022 World Cup round of last 16 (Denmark have a 46% chance).

· Two teams at the 2022 World Cup have competed in multiple World Cups and never progressed to the knockout phase: Tunisia and IR Iran (both 5).

· In Tunisia's previous five World Cup campaigns, they finished third in their group on three occasions (1978, 2006, 2018) and bottom of their group twice (1998, 2002).

· Tunisia started their 2022 World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Denmark, before losing 1-0 against Australia in their second group game.

· Tunisia are still in search of their first World Cup goal this tournament. They have scored at least once in all five previous World Cup participations.

· Tunisia kept a clean sheet in nine of their last 11 matches. The only exceptions in that run were a 5-1 friendly defeat versus Brazil in Paris on 27 September and their 1-0 World Cup loss to Australia on 26 November.

· Only Issam Jemaa (36) has scored as many goals for Tunisia as Wahbi Khazri (24). Youssef Msakni (17) is joint-sixth on the list, one behind fifth-place Faouzi Rouissi (18).

· Wahbi Khazri (2) is the only player to score multiple World Cup goals for Tunisia. Other players in the current squad to have netted a World Cup goal are Ferjani Sassi and Dylan Bronn (both 1). No player has scored for Tunisia at multiple World Cups

· Montassar Talbi, Mouez Hassen, Nader Ghandri, Naïm Sliti, Dylan Bronn, Aïssa Laïdouni, Wajdi Kechrida, Ellyes Skhiri, Wahbi Khazri and Hannibal Mejbri were all born in France.

· Hassen, Mejbri, and Khazri played for French national youth teams.

· Aissa Laidouni, Ali Abdi, Taha Khenissi and Ferjani Sassi will be suspended if booked.

Courtesy of Gracenote
Head-to-Head: Tunisia v France
· Tunisia and France have met nine times before. France won four times, Tunisia won twice and there were three draws. Five of the nine matches were classed as unofficial by the French football federation, including both 2-1 wins by Tunisia in 1971 and 1972.

· This will be the first competitive meeting between Tunisia and France, all previous meetings were friendlies.

· Tunisia and France last faced each other on 30 May 2010 in Radès. Issam Jemaa (5') and William Gallas (61') scored in that 1-1 draw.

· France played five games against CAF opposition at the World Cup, resulting in three wins and two losses.

· France last faced a CAF opponent at the World Cup in a 2-0 win versus Nigeria in the 2014 round of last 16 in Brasília. Paul Pogba (79') and Joseph Yobo (90+1', own goal) netted in that match.

· Tunisia have won one of their last 15 meetings with UEFA opposition (W1-D6-L8), a 2-1 friendly win away at Croatia on 11 June 2019. Naïm Sliti scored one of Tunisia's goals in that match.

· Tunisia are winless in all their 11 World Cup matches against UEFA opponents (W0-D4-L7), including a 0-0 draw against Denmark in their opening game of this year's tournament.

· Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier), Ali Abdi (Caen) and Montassar Talbi (Lorient) play their club football in France.

Courtesy of Gracenote
Denmark Stats
· Denmark will qualify for the knockout phase with A) a win AND Tunisia do not beat France. If Denmark and Tunisia both win their final group game, the following tiebreakers will be decisive: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) fair play. Both teams are on four yellow cards each. If it's still level after fair play points are tallied, the only step left is drawing of lots.At the 2018 World Cup, Japan became the first team to progress from the group stage on a fair play tiebreaker (advanced over Senegal).

· Denmark were eliminated in the group stage in only one of their previous five World Cup appearances. That group stage exit was in the only previous campaign they failed to win their opening match of the tournament (2-0 defeat versus Netherlands in 2010).

· This is Denmark's sixth appearance at the World Cup, after 1986, 1998, 2002, 2010 and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 1998 (eliminated 3-2 by Brazil).

· Denmark are winless in their last five World Cup matches (W0-D4-L1), since a 1-0 win against Peru in the opening group stage game in 2018. This is the longest winless run for the Danes at the World Cup, who had never been winless in more than two successive World Cup matches before.

· Denmark have failed to score multiple goals in a World Cup game since winning 2-1 against Cameroon in 2010.

· Christian Eriksen (39) is fifth in Denmark's all-time leading goalscorers. The top four are Jon Dahl Tomasson (52), Poul Nielsen (52), Pauli Jørgensen (44) and Ole Madsen (42).

· Eriksen (2018 versus Australia) and Yussuf Poulsen (2018 versus Peru) could join Michael Laudrup (1986, 1998), Jon Dahl Tomasson (2002, 2010) and Dennis Rommedahl (2002, 2010) as the Danes to score at multiple World Cups.

· Jens Stryger Larsen (49) is one short of 50 appearances for Denmark.

· Andreas Cornelius, Rasmus Kristensen, Andreas Christensen and Mathias Jensen will be suspended if booked.

Courtesy of Gracenote
Australia Stats
· Australia will qualify for the knockout phase with A) a win, or B) a draw AND Tunisia do not beat France.

· Australia progressed to the knockout phase in one of their previous five World Cup appearances. Guus Hiddink's Socceroos were eliminated 1-0 by Italy in the 2006 round of last 16 (95th-minute penalty scored by Francesco Totti).

· Australia followed up a 4-1 loss against France in their opening 2022 World Cup match with a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their second game. The Socceroos have never won multiple matches at a single World Cup.

· Australia won three of their 18 World Cup fixtures (W3-D4-L11): 3-1 against Japan in the 2006 group stage (opening round of group games), 2-1 versus Serbia in the 2010 group stage (final round of group games) and 1-0 against Tunisia in 2022.

· Australia kept only two clean sheets in their 18 World Cup games: in a 0-0 draw against Chile in 1974 and in a 1-0 win against Tunisa in this year's edition.

· Mathew Leckie and Mathew Ryan (both 8) are one short of joining Mark Bresciano and Tim Cahill (both 9) in first place in Australia's leading World Cup appearance makers.

· Nine of Australia's 15 World Cup goals were scored by players aged 30 years or older, including their two goals at the 2022 World Cup: by Craig Goodwin (30 years old) and Mitchell Duke (31). No player under the age of 26 ever scored a World Cup goal for Australia.

· The only three players to score multiple World Cup goals for Australia are Tim Cahill (5), Mile Jedinak (3) and Brett Holman (2).

· Aaron Mooy, Mitchell Duke and Jackson Irvine will be suspended if booked.

Courtesy of Gracenote
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