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A record nine teams from the Asian Football Confederation entered the 2026 World Cup, but all were eliminated early, prompting scrutiny of the continent's football infrastructure.
Japan routed Tunisia 4-0 in a Group F match, ending a winless streak in overseas second‑match appearances and positioning themselves strongly for round‑of‑32 qualification. The Netherlands also defeated Sweden 5-1, intensifying the race for advancement.