Japan’s spirited performance against the Netherlands in its first World Cup match has sparked hopes for a deep run to the knockout stages.
Despite being statistically outmatched by the Dutch, Japan’s determination earned them a well-deserved draw, ending a six-game winning streak but extending their unbeaten run to eight matches.
Tunisia’s disastrous start to the World Cup continued with a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Sweden, leading to the sacking of coach Sabri Lamouchi, with new boss Hervé Renard facing a daunting task to revive the team’s attacking prowess.
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