World Cup 2026 Group Standings, Schedule After Sunday's Results Ahead of Knockout Bracket

Three countries have already qualified for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, but Tunisia sealed its fate in a different way as Sunday's action kicked into gear.

The Tunisians were the recipients of a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Japan, ensuring they won't make it out of the group.

Four matches from Groups G and H are still to come, and everything is up for grabs. After draws from the first round of fixtures, the four countries in each group are all tied with one point apiece.

Here's a recap of Sunday's action.

Sunday Schedule and Results

Japan 4, Tunisia 0

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, 12 p.m. ET

Belgium vs. Iran, 3 p.m. ET

Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde, 6 p.m. ET

New Zealand vs. Egypt, 9 p.m. ET

Group Standings

Group F

Team	Played	Points	GD
1. Netherlands	2	4	+4
2. Japan	2	4	+4
3. Sweden	2	3	0
4. Tunisia (eliminated)	2	0	-8

Group G

Team	Played	Points	GD
1. New Zealand	1	1	0
2. Iran	1	1	0
3. Belgium	1	1	0
4. Egypt	1	1	0

Group H

Team	Played	Points	GD
1. Uruguay	1	1	0
2. Saudi Arabia	1	1	0
3. Spain	1	1	0
4. Cabo Verde	1	1	0

Full group standings are available at FIFA's official website

Sunday Highlights

Japan 4, Tunisia 0

Tunisia once again dug itself into an early hole and couldn't climb out.

Losing 5-1 to Sweden resulted in the dismissal of coach Sabri Lamouchi, and the arrival of Hervé Renard did little to improve the squad's fortunes. Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada put Japan ahead in the fourth minute.

Japan nearly doubled its lead minutes later. Tunisian goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen made a quick reaction save at his near post, and the ball was inches from clearing the goal line.

That was only a momentary reprieve as Feyenoord attacker Ayase Ueda definitively made it 2-0 in the 31st minute. He fired a low shot into the far post from the edge of the 18-yard box.

Midfielder Junya Itō scored Japan's third in the 69th minute before Ueda completed a brace in the 83rd.

Tunisia failed to generate a single shot on target and had just two efforts overall. Renard was undoubtedly put in a tough spot, but Tunisia's failure to both defend and create any scoring opportunities was a surprise.

With nothing else to play for, the finale against the Netherlands may at least help determine whether Renard sticks around past the tournament. Another lackluster showing could have the national team continue the revolving door on the touchline.