Japan thrashes Tunisia 4-0 in World Cup 1000th match, knocks out first African side
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match held in Monterrey, with goals from Daichi Kamada (4'), Ayase Ueda (31'), Junya Ito (69') and a second from Ueda (84'). The victory marked the tournament's historic 1000th match and extended Japan's unbeaten run to nine games, lifting them into second place in Group F. Tunisia's loss confirms elimination after only two games, making them the first African nation knocked out of the expanded 48-team World Cup. Elsewhere, Curaçao earned their first-ever World Cup point by drawing with Ecuador, Germany edged Côte d'Ivoire 2-1, and the Netherlands overwhelmed Sweden 5-1. For African supporters, Tunisia's early exit raises questions about the continent's prospects in this edition of the tournament. With Tunisia out, which African team do you think has the best chance to advance from the group stage?