There were celebrations for Japanese fans, but disappointment for Tunisia on Saturday as it became the first African team to be eliminated from the World Cup.
Their heavy 4-0 defeat in Mexico in what was their second Group F match comes on the heels of a 5-1 loss to Sweden.
The resultant combined nine goals conceded means Tunisia cannot advance to the next round regardless of the outcome of their final match against the Netherlands.
Tunisia went into the game under immense pressure.
Their opening defeat to Sweden led to the departure of coach Sabri Lamouchi and the appointment of Hervé Renard ahead of the clash with Japan.
