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Japan made an emphatic statement at the two thousand twenty six World Cup, dismantling Tunisia four goals to nil in Guadalupe, Mexico. Ayase Ueda was the story, bagging two goals and adding an assist as Japan controlled from the opening whistle. Tunisia, who had already shipped five against Sweden, sacked their coach mid-tournament, brought in Herve Renard, and still couldn't stop the bleeding.
Spain are up next in Group H action, facing Saudi Arabia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with something to prove after a shaky tournament opener. La Roja entered this World Cup as one of the favorites, and a second consecutive stumble would put serious pressure on their knockout stage ambitions. Saudi Arabia will be looking to pull off one of the tournament's early shocks.
Over in the transfer market, Jose Mourinho has reportedly sanctioned Real Madrid selling twenty three year old academy product Raul Asencio this summer. Mourinho is reshaping the squad in his image, and Asencio, despite his homegrown status, doesn't appear to fit the vision. Expect clubs across Europe to take a close look the moment that door officially opens.
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