Just as in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, France, Denmark and Australia have been drawn in the same group. The statistical probability that the three same selections will meet in the group stage at two consecutive World Cups is very small, which is quite the opposite of the chances that group favorites France and Denmark will once again advance to the knockout stage. Deschamps’ men have already secured their spot in the last 16, and Denmark only needs a victory over the Socceroos to repeat history. Because after only one point won from two games, the selection from the north of Europe already has its back against the wall. The situation with regard to Australia is significantly different. After a surprising celebration against Tunisia, Graham Arnold's men are one point away from the round of 16 of the World Cup.

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Many expected miracles from Denmark in Qatar after last year's performance at the European Championship. However, Kasper Hjulmand's team has not won yet, and if they want to reach the playoffs, they have to beat Australia in the last group match, which surprisingly holds the second place in Group D. While Denmark mesmerized football fans a year and a half ago with a quick transition to attack, thanks to which they reached the semi-finals of the European Championship, at the World Cup, Christian Eriksen and company did not "click" this time around. In the opening match against Tunisia, the Danish dynamite did not blow up the rival, specifically Andreas Kornelius, who missed the best opportunity, so Hjulmand's company took only a point. Against France, the Danes were left empty-handed. Andreas Kristensen responded to Kylian Mbappe's first goal, but when Mbappe eventually scored a second time, the red and whites did not have time to react.

Tunisia hoping against hope as they meet France

Before the start of the tournament, Denmark was expected to advance to the round of 16 together with France. Now, however, one of the European teams is relatively close to elimination.

"I think it would be wrong and unfair to say that we are not under pressure. But we are never alone, we do everything together. I don't feel alone, I have great colleagues and players," Hjulmand gave a somewhat motivational speech at the press conference before the game. However, the Danes still have everything in their hands. It is enough for them to confirm their role as favorites against Australia and defeat the Socceroos. It's a win that will most likely send Denmark through, unless Tunisia surprisingly bring France to their knees. A draw should be enough for Australia to secure the round of 16, if we count on the fact that the Tunisian Eagles from Carthage will not surprise the French.

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Although the Kangaroos were not good enough for the French Tricolors at the start of the group stage, they later beat Tunisia. Mitchell Duke led the Australians to celebration with a clinically accurate header. Graham Arnold's underrated unit can spring a surprise, at least for the Danes. Even thou they are once again outsiders against the red and whites, the Socceroos will want to match the historic achievement of reaching the round of 16, which they achieved for the first and last time in 2006. Denmark will be without injured midfielder Thomas Delaney until the end of the tournament, but stopper Simon Kjer and winger Andreas Skov Olsen could return to the lineup. Australia lost striker Martin Boyle before the start of the World Cup. In the game against France, defender Nathaniel Atkinson was injured again, who subsequently missed the duel with Tunisia, and was replaced by Fran Karacic.

Wednesday, Nov 30th

18:00: (10.0) Tunisia (5.00) France (1.33) D

18:00: (7.00) Australia (3.60) Denmark (1.58) D

22:00: (5.20) Poland (3.70) Argentina (1.70) C

22:00: (5.70) Saudi Arabia (3.80) Mexico (1.63) C

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