Tunisia starting XI vs France: Khazri and Slimane start for Carthage Eagles

Dahmen has conceded once and kept a clean sheet in the tournament. Will he be able to keep France out?

Talbi will operate on the left side of a three-man defensive formation employed by the former African champions.

Ghandri is a beneficiary of the changes made by the technical bench, as he slots into the starting eleven.

As the Carthage Eagles look for their first win, Meriah will have to make sure they keep the French attackers at bay as he operates at the heart of the defence.

Maaloul takes over the left-back position as Ali Abdi – who carries a yellow card from the previous game - is dropped.

Maaloul needs more composure in order to deal effectively with France.

One of the players who were yellow-carded in Tunisia’s last game.

Nonetheless, he has been trusted to offer a cushion to the backline in a game where they must remain solid.

Romdhane was an unused substitute against Australia but earns a starting slot for this decisive game.

Kechrida has been preferred as a right-back as Mohammed Drager, who was not convincing against Australia, is dropped.

With Slimane starting, coach Kadri preferred to pack his midfield in order to contain the Frenchmen.

Skhiri has not been substituted in Tunisia’s World Cup matches, and this underlines not only the confidence the coaches have in him but also his input for the team.

With goals still eluding the North Africans, Khazri - the country's second all-time top scorer - has been recalled into the starting XI.