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Tunisia seeks inspiration from Cape Verde ahead of Japan match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:09 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Tunisia seeks inspiration from Cape Verde ahead of Japan match

Summary

Tunisia's national soccer team looks to draw inspiration from Cape Verde's surprising results in their World Cup campaign. Newly appointed coach Hervé Renard stated that after Tunisia's 5-1 loss to Sweden, they must earn at least a point against Japan to have a chance at advancing. Renard, who has only a few days to prepare the team, commented on the potential for a turnaround, acknowledging the group's focus and readiness to face Japan. Japan's head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, anticipates a more competitive Tunisia under Renard's leadership when they meet in Monterrey on Saturday.

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•Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden in their opener.
•Hervé Renard aims for at least a point against Japan.
•Cape Verde's draw with Spain serves as inspiration.
•Japan has not lost since a September friendly against the U.S.
•Match scheduled for Saturday in Monterrey.

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2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Tunisia's new coach draws inspiration from Cape Verde's success ahead of Japan match

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Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of the North African team’s next World Cup game against Japan, newly appointed coach Hervé Renard said Friday. The charismatic Frenchman, who was hired to save Tunisia after its 5-1 loss to Sweden in its opening match, said his side must earn at least a point against Japan to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stage for the first time in its seven World Cup appearances. World Cup newcomer Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw against European champion Spain – the tournament’s biggest upset so far – “gives us hope,” Renard said.
— Yahoo Sportsby MAYA KOLUDER-RAMIREZ and ETHAN WILCOX

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