Tunisia crashes out of World Cup after humiliating defeat to Japan

Tunisia have unceremoniously crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, after their humiliating defeat to Japan.

On Saturday night, Tunisia suffered a 4-0 defeat to Japan in their second Group F match.

The loss followed Tunisia’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match, a result that led to the departure of coach Sabri Lamouchi.

The North Africans were unable to improve their fortunes under new coach, Hervé Renard, who was taking charge of his first match.

Japan took the lead in the fourth minute through Daichi Kamada.

Ayase Ueda doubled the advantage in the 31st minute before Junya Ito made it 3-0 in the 69th minute.

Ueda completed his brace in the 83rd minute to seal a comprehensive victory for the Asian side.

Speaking after the match, Ueda expressed satisfaction with his performance.

“I was disappointed in the last tournament, so I feel I have finally been able to redeem myself.

“We managed to secure a point in the first match, so it was important to get all three points today.

“I am happy I was able to contribute,” he said.

Tunisia became the third team to be eliminated from the tournament after Haiti and Turkey.

The victory moved Japan to four points in Group F, level with the Netherlands, who defeated Sweden 5-1 earlier on Saturday.

Tunisia will face the Netherlands in their final Group F match on June 25, while Japan will take on Sweden on the same day.

(Reuters/NAN)