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MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) \u2014 Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of the North African team\u2019s next World Cup game against Japan, newly appointed coach Herv\u00e9 Renard said Friday.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

World Cup newcomer Cape Verde\u2019s 0-0 draw against European champion Spain \u2013 the tournament\u2019s biggest upset so far \u2013 \u201cgives us hope,\u201d Renard said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you are organized and together, you are able to compete. We have to follow this example and not be scared of defeat,\u201d said Renard, who is at his third World Cup as coach after leading Morocco in 2018 and Saudi Arabia in 2022.<\/p>\n

Japan is ranked 17th in the world by FIFA, 37 spots higher than Tunisia. The Samurai Blue have not lost since falling 2-0 to the U.S. in a friendly on Sep. 9, 2025.<\/p>\n

Renard, 57, was hired to replace Sabri Lamouch after the loss to Sweden last Sunday. He has had only a few days to get to know the squad and prepare for the match Saturday in Monterrey.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve met with an open-minded group,\u201d Renard said. \u201cThey want their revenge. We know that we must go above and beyond against this Japanese team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu, who is the longest serving coach in the country\u2019s history, expects a different Tunisia team from the one that lost to Sweden.<\/p>\n

\u201cRenard will bring out the best in the players,\u201d Moriyasu said. (Renard) is definitely firing up the players. I\u2019m sure that comes through in their team talks, so we are prepared to face an entirely different team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Renard is known for his fiery team talks, most notably in 2022 when his viral halftime speech preceded Saudi Arabia\u2019s unexpected 2-1 comeback victory over eventual champions Argentina.<\/p>\n

After previous successes throughout his career, such as winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015, some began referring to Renard as the \u201cwizard.\u201d But Renard wouldn\u2019t promise any magic.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am no wizard,\u201d he said. \u201cThe coach is not the key; the key is the players.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Maya Koluder-Ramirez and Ethan Wilcox are students in the University of Georgia\u2019s Carmical Sports Media Institute.<\/p>\n

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