Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 in World Cup's 1,000th ever match, eliminating Tunisia
The National (UAE)—Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 in what FIFA designated as the 1,000th match in men's World Cup history, knocking Tunisia out of the tournament. Striker Ayase Ueda scored twice in a dominant display. The match milestone was marked by FIFA, and Japan's victory continued their strong showing at the 2026 tournament. Tunisia, who had needed a win to advance, are eliminated after the heavy defeat.
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