High flying Denmark start their FIFA World Cup campaign against Tunisia at the Education City stadium. This will be the first encounter between the two sides in a World Cup.
Denmark have established themselves as one of the most astute international sides in world football after the Euros last year. They come into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 win over the defending champions France in a friendly. They have managed to beat France in their last 2 meetings.
Tunisia come into this fixture on the back of a 5-1 defeat against Brazil but that was their only defeat in the last 7 games. Ranked 30 in FIFA rankings Tunisia will be hoping to put a dent in Denmark’s ship.
Denmark XI (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Kristensen, Andersen, Christensen, Maehle; Hojberg, Eriksen, Delaney; Olsen, Dolberg, Damsgaard
Tunisia XI (4-3-3): Dahmen; Drager, Talbi, Bronn, Ouannes; Skhiri, Laidouni, Chaaleli; Slimane, Jaziri, Msakni
Denmark will face defending champions France up next and will finish their group campaign with a game agaisnt Australia. Tunisia will come up against Australia and France in their next two fixture respectively.
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