Sixteen years later, Australia finds the eighth.
Not many people were betting on the Socceroos after the draw, which placed them in the group of France and Denmark, but they will be there for the knockout phase.
The Australians defeated an unrecognizable Denmark (1-0) on Wednesday, and the Tunisian victory against the France team did not change the fate of Graham Arnold's men.
This success does not call into question the French first place despite the defeat against Tunisia (1-0).
With six points, the men of Didier Deschamps retain the lead on goal difference, treated precisely against the Socceroos when they entered the French league (4-1).
France will face the second in Pool C, Australia the first in the group made up of Poland, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Mexico.
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👉 A goal that virtually qualifies the Socceroos for the 1/8 finals!
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Following Australia's opener, Denmark stormed the opposing half.
Without succeeding in reversing the situation.
While Mitchell Duke, player of Japanese D2, had given the Socceroos victory against Tunisia on the second day, Matthew Leckie took over against the Danes.
Already present at the World Cup in Russia, the former Hertha Berlin player is the symbol of a team that has aged without losing its sense of combat.
The Australian selection was well into its World Cup against the Blues.
Craig Goodwin had opened the scoring before the French talent caught up with Mathew Ryan's teammates (4-1) last week.
