Australia's Mitchell Duke celebrates after he scored the opening goal...

Australia's Mitchell Duke celebrates after he scored the opening goal during the World Cup group D soccer match between Tunisia and Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) Credit: AP/Luca Bruno

AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Australia beat Tunisia 1-0 on Saturday to revive its chances of advancing from the group stage at the World Cup.

Mitchell Duke gave Australia the lead midway through the first half with a header.

Defending champion France and Australia lead Group D with three points each, while Denmark and Tunisia have one point each.

France was playing Denmark later.

In the final round of group games on Wednesday, Tunisia plays France and Australia meets Denmark.

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Tunisia's goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen fails to stop the ball as...

Tunisia's goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen fails to stop the ball as Australia's Mitchell Duke scores the opening goal of his team during the World Cup group D soccer match between Tunisia and Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) Credit: AP/Petr David Josek

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