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Tunisia Rolls The Dice By Hiring New Coach After One World Cup Game

Hervé Renard takes charge as Tunisia seek a first point and Japan aim to build on a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.

  • On Sunday, Tunisia faces Japan at Estadio Monterrey in the landmark 1,000th men's FIFA World Cup match, marking a historic milestone for the tournament.
  • Tunisia's football federation appointed Frenchman Hervé Renard as head coach after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden cost Sabri Lamouchi his job.
  • Japan enters the match after a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, though midfielder Takefusa Kubo is sidelined with a knee injury.
  • Renard plans to switch to a 4-3-3 formation, stating, "We are seeking revenge tomorrow and we believe this spirit will make a difference on the pitch."
  • Japan aims to strengthen its position for the Round of 16, while Tunisia fights to secure its first point of the 2026 tournament.
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Moriyasu's arrive grown up after tie to the Netherlands, while the Carthage Eagles seek to make up for 5-1 against Sweden.

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Reuters broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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