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More misery for Tunisia after World Cup collapse

The dysfunction of Tunisian football was on full display this past weekend following a 4-0 thrashing by Japan, which confirms their elimination from the World Cup.

Newly appointed Tunisian national team head coach Herve Renard

All eyes on Japan as Tunisia seek to avoid early World Cup exit

Newly appointed Tunisian national team head coach Herve Renard has made it known that he’s not interested in past results of the team but is rather focused on turning the fortunes around.

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Japan fightback denies Netherlands victory in FIFA World Cup opener

Japan came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their Group F opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending the Blue Samurai's unbeaten run to eight matches.

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Wataru Endo ends Japan career after forced World Cup injury withdrawal blow

Wataru Endo has withdrawn from Japan's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad due to injury and confirmed he is stepping away from international football, bringing an end to a long national team career.

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis with players during the South Africa national women's soccer team media open day at UJ Auckland Park Campus on February 20, 2025 in Johannesburg, South

Desiree Ellis: Japan defeat exposes key lessons ahead of WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the team is getting the kind of high-level test it needs after suffering a 5-0 defeat to Japan in the first of two international friendlies at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka.

Banyana Player Asanda Hadebe

Asanda Hadebe looks forward to taking lessons from Japan

Banyana Banyana defender Asanda Hadebe says it’s a special moment for her to be part of the squad preparing for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

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