FIFA World Cup 2022: Live Stats and Match updates Denmark vs Tunisia

The European country will kick off its World Cup campaign against the African nation at Education City Stadium.

Denmark will be eager to recreate their Euro 2020 performance and, possibly, reach the competition's final stage; despite the absence of their best player, they had a great run and displayed courage and tenacity. They are a team to keep an eye on at the 2017 World Cup as one of the tournament's dark horses, having triumphed 2-0 against France in their last encounter.

Meanwhile, Tunisia, which has been absent from the event for a long time, will have a difficult time. Tunisia faces a daunting test, but its recent history suggests otherwise. With only one loss in their previous nine matches, Tunisia is in it for the long haul and will be mentally prepared to cause problems for the Danes.

Kick off: 6: 30 (IST), 1 pm (GMT).
Denmark form (all competition): W-L-W-L-W
Tunisia form (all competition): W-L-W-W-W

 

Players to watch

Christian Eriksen

The midfielder will try to draw all the threads from midfield and allow the squad to rush forward with accurate crosses. Eriksen's redemption has been spectacular since the event, and the player has picked up the pace very well; at United, he has recovered his form, and his abilities will benefit his national team.

 

Issam Jebali

Despite not scoring many goals, Issam's presence has always provided the club an edge up front, as his vision and ability to take on defenders allow space for the squad to build its game rhythm. And he'll be up against a high-pressing Danish squad, and his calmness on the ball will help him dodge the pressure.

Injury and Team news

Andreas Christensen, Denmark's only injury worry, recovered in time, while Jonas Wind, who missed Wolfsburg's game, is fit to participate in this match.

Ellyes Skhiri of Tunisia sustained a cheekbone fracture but recovered in time for the end of October. Omar Rekik, however, will be unable to compete owing to a muscle injury received in late October.

Predicted Lineup

Denmark predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Schmeichel; Wass, Kjaer, A Christensen, Maehle; Hojbjerg, Delaney; Skov Olsen, Eriksen, Lindstrom; Dolberg.

Tunisia predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Dahmen; Drager, Talbi, Bronn, Abdi; Laidouni, Skhiri, Chaalali; Ben Slimane, Msakni, Khazri.

Head-to-Head stats

This will be the first encounter between the two nations.