Australia vs. Tunisia World Cup lineup, starting 11 for Group D match at Qatar 2022

Joshua Thomas

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Both Australia and Tunisia will fancy their chances of claiming a vital win when they face off in 2022 World Cup action on Saturday, November 26. 

The Socceroos started the tournament with a 4-1 loss to reigning champions France but did cause an early scare by scoring first. 

Tunisia, meanwhile, gave Denmark a stern test in a 0-0 draw that showcased their ability to compete in Qatar. 

This game has always been earmarked as a must-win for both teams and they'll likely throw everything at trying to secure a crucial three points in a competitive Group D.

MORE: World Cup Group D fixtures, results and standings

Australia vs. Tunisia lineups

The Socceroos make just one change as coach Graham Arnold largely keeps faith with the side beaten 4-1 in their opening match against France.

Nathaniel Atkinson, who struggled against France, is out injured, with Fran Karacic coming in to replace him on the right side of defence.

But there is still no place for No. 10 Ajdin Hrustic, who sat out the France game with a minor injury. It looks like Arnold will retain a 4-5-1 formation, although that could revert to a 4-3-3 as they chase goals in this game. 

Tunisia, meanwhile, also make just the one change after their opening draw with Denmark. Naim Sliti takes over from Anis Ben Slimane as one of two players - along with captain Youssef Msakni - providing support up top for striker Issam Jebali.  

Star player Wahbi Khazri, who wasn't used against Denmark, is on the bench today as is Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri. 

Australia confirmed starting 11

Australia (4-1-4-1, right to left): 1. Ryan (GK) — 5. Karacic, 19. Souttar, 4. Rowles, 16. Behich — 13. Mooy — 23. Goodwin, 22. Irvine, 14. McGree, 7. Leckie — 15. Duke

  • Injuries: Atkinson
  • Suspensions: None

Tunisia confirmed starting 11

Tunisia (3-4-2-1, right to left): 16.Dahmen (GK) — 6. Bronn, 4. Meriah, 3. Talbi — 20. Drager, 17. Skhiri, 8. Mejbri, 24. Abdi — 23. Sliti, 10. Khazri — 9. Jebali

  • Injuries: None
  • Suspensions: None

Australia vs. Tunisia World Cup squads

Australia

Position Player Club Age Caps
Goalkeeper Maty Ryan FC Copenhagen (DEN) 30 76
Goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne Sydney FC (AUS) 33 3
Goalkeeper Danny Vukovic Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 37 4
Defender Milos Degenek Columbus Crew (USA) 28 39
Defender Aziz Behich Dundee United (SCO) 31 54
Defender Joel King OB (DAN) 21 3
Defender Nathaniel Atkinson Hearts (SCO) 23 6
Defender Fran Karacic Brescia (ITA) 26 10
Defender Harry Souttar Stoke City (ENG) 23 11
Defender Kye Rowles Hearts (SCO) 24 4
Defender Bailey Wright Sunderland (ENG) 30 27
Defender Thomas Deng Albirex Niigata (JAP) 25 2
Midfielder Aaron Mooy Celtic (SCO) 32 54
Midfielder Jackson Irvine St Pauli (GER) 29 50
Midfielder Ajdin Hrustic Hellas Verona (ITA) 26 20
Midfielder Keanu Baccus St Mirren (SCO 29 2
Midfielder Cameron Devlin Hearts (SCO) 24 1
Midfielder Riley McGree Middlesbrough (ENG) 23 11
Forward Awer Mabil Cadiz (SPA) 27 30
Forward Mathew Leckie Melbourne City (AUS) 31 73
Forward Marco Tilio Melbourne City (AUS) 21 5
Forward Jamie Maclaren Melbourne City (AUS) 29 26
Forward Jason Cummings Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 27 2
Forward Mitchell Duke Fagiano Okayama (JAP) 31 21
Forward Garang Kuol Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 18 2
Forward Craig Goodwin Adelaide United (AUS) 30 11

Tunisia

Position Player Club Age Caps
Goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen CS Sfaxien (TUN) 25 6
Goalkeeper Mouez Hassen Club Africain (TUN) 27 20
Goalkeeper Balbouli Etoile du Sahel (TUN) 38 73
Goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said US Monastir (TUN) 27 10
Defender Mohamed Drager Luzern (SUI) 26 35
Defender Wajdi Kechrida Atromitos (GRE) 27 20
Defender Bilel Ifa Kuwait SC (KUW) 32 37
Defender Montassar Talbi Lorient (FRA) 24 24
Defender Dylan Bronn Salernitana (ITA) 27 37
Defender Yassine Meriah ES Tunis (TUN) 29 62
Defender Nader Ghandri Club Africain (TUN) 27 8
Defender Ali Maaloul Al Ahly (EGY) 32 83
Defender Ali Abdi Caen (FRA) 28 11
Midfielder Ellyes Skhiri Koln (GER) 27 50
Midfielder Aissa Laidouni Ferencvaros (HUN) 25 26
Midfielder Ferjani Sassi Al Duhail (QAT) 30 79
Midfielder Ghailene Chaalali ES Tunis (TUN) 28 31
Midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane ES Tunis (TUN) 23 23
Midfielder Hannibal Mejbri Birmingham City (ENG) 19 20
Forward Seifeddine Jaziri Zamalek (EGY) 29 29
Forward Naim Sliti Al-Ettifaq (SAU) 30 70
Forward Taha Yassine Khenissi Kuwait SC (KUW) 30 49
Forward Anis Ben Slimane Brondby (DEN) 21 26
Forward Issam Jebali OB (DEN) 30 11
Forward Wahbi Khazri Montpellier (FRA) 31 72
Forward Youssef Msakni Al Arabi (QAT) 32 89

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Josh has been covering sport for nearly a decade now having fallen in love with football at a young age. A UTS graduate, Josh has previously worked for GOAL and now covers football closely for The Sporting News.