Denmark vs Tunisia LIVE: World Cup 2022 result, final score and reaction as Eriksen frustrated in return

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia: The spirited Tunisians stopped Christian Eriksen getting a win in his first World Cup game since his cardiac arrest

World Cup: Daily update from day 2 in Qatar

Denmark hit the woodwork in the second half as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Tunisia in their Group D World Cup opener that smouldered and sparked, but never quite caught fire at the Education City Stadium.

Against a backdrop of raucous noise provided by the thousands of Tunisian fans in the stands, Issam Jebali had a goal ruled out for offside in the 23rd minute but it was Denmark who provided most of the attacking football in the first half.

The Danes upped the tempo in the second, with Christian Eriksen - playing his first World Cup match since recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered at Euro 2020 - firing a rasping left-foot shot that was saved by goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen in the 69th minute, and Andreas Cornelius hitting the post with a close-range header from the resulting corner.

Tunisia defended resolutely and threatened on the counter as the Danes struggled to break them down and, in the end, their fans were delighted with a point that sets them up for their next game against Australia, while Denmark face France.

Relive all the action with our live blog below:

Denmark vs Tunisia latest updates

• FULL-TIME! Denmark 0-0 Tunisia in Group D at Qatar World Cup
• Christian Eriksen left frustrated in his first World Cup game since cardiac arrest
• Follow the next game of the day - Mexico vs Poland
• 70’ - POST! Cornelius inexplicably hits the woodwork with a close-range header (DEN 0-0 TUN)
• 55’ - OFFSIDE! Skov Olsen has goal disallowed (DEN 0-0 TUN)
• 43’ - GREAT SAVE! Denmark keeper Schmeichel denies Jebali (DEN 0-0 TUN)
• 23’ - OFFSIDE! Slimane scores for Tunisia but ruled out for offside (DEN 0-0 TUN)
• Earlier, Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in one of the all-time World Cup shocks

[22 November 2022 13:25 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

25 mins: Anis Ben Slimane gets in behind for Tunisia and scores... but it’s offside!

Replays show he was clearly offside. Just put your flag up earlier when it’s that clear please linesman...

[22 November 2022 13:24 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

23 mins: The ball breaks to Danish defender Joachim Andersen, but his shot is comfortably straight at the Tunisian goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen.

[22 November 2022 13:23 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

22 mins: Terrific ball in by Christian Eriksen... but no Danish player can get on the end of it!

The playmaker will now have a go from a corner...

[22 November 2022 13:22 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

20 mins: Surging run down the left by Denmark’s Joakim Mæhle, who digs out a cross that is headed behind by Tunisia with Dolberg lurking.

Tunisia clear originally but Denmark now have a free-kick out wide...

[22 November 2022 13:17 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

16 mins: No chances of note but Tunisia still on top here - and still playing at a very high intensity!

Will it last though? Can it last?

[22 November 2022 13:13 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

11 mins: Oh so close for Tunisia!

Mohamed Dräger shoots from range and it takes a wicked deflection off Andreas Christensen... but it sails just wide!

Kasper Schmeichel was rooted to the floor - he was well beaten!

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[22 November 2022 13:11 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

10 mins: Tunisia on top early on here!

The Africans are playing at a quicker intensity than the Danes, who are just taking their time to feel their way into this game but are nonetheless struggling to maintain possession.

[22 November 2022 13:06 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

5 mins: Much like Saudi Arabia earlier, Tunisia are trying their best to press high here with their defensive line pretty high too.

They’re setting a rapid pace early on here are the Arab side, who have the majority of the support inside the stadium!

[22 November 2022 13:04 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

3 mins: Ex-Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen takes a blow to the face as he blocks a goal-bound shot - brief pause but he’s all OK to continue..

Denmark controlling possession early on...

[22 November 2022 13:03 · Kieran Jackson]

Denmark 0-0 Tunisia

2 mins: Bright start for Denmark who move quickly forward and win an early corner...

Christian Eriksen over it, but it’s headed clear by the Tunisian defence, and the Manchester United midfielder is then cleaned out by Tunisia’s Aïssa Laïdouni - who celebrates the tackle like he’s scored!

Could be another fesity one!