Soccer-Heavy defeat reflects Japan's dominance, says Tunisia coach Renard


Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Tunisia v Japan - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - June 20, 2026 Tunisia coach Herve Renard reacts REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez

MONTERREY, Mexico ⁠June 20 (Reuters) - Tunisia coach Herve Renard ⁠said his team's 4-0 defeat ‌by Japan at the World Cup in Monterrey on Saturday was painful, but reflected ​the dominance of the Asian ⁠side. Tunisia's second ⁠straight loss in Group F eliminated ⁠them ‌from the tournament.

• "It is not the performance we were ⁠hoping for ... The score of this ​second match ‌is heavy, but it reflects ⁠the difference ​between the two teams tonight," said Renard.

• "Even if we are eliminated we ⁠still have a third ​game to play. We are in a World Cup, and we must remain ⁠focused. It is important to get ready to fight for this third game against the Netherlands.”

• "It’s never easy ​after two losses ⁠in two games but we must ​take our responsibilities to ‌be professionals to the ​very end."

(Laura Gottesdiener in Monterrey, Mexico; Editing by Peter Rutherford)

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