🇯🇵 Japan's last 8 results since October 2025 are a big sign they could go far in this World Cup:
✅ 4-0 win vs. Tunisia
🤝 2-2 draw vs. Netherlands
✅ 1-0 win vs. Iceland
✅ 1-0 win vs. England
✅ 1-0 win vs. Scotland
✅ 3-0 win vs. Bolivia
✅ 2-0 win vs. Ghana
✅ 3-2 win vs. Brazil
They've also become the first country from the Asian Confederation to score 4 goals in a single World Cup match.
You do not want to play Japan in a knock-out match.
Cette Coupe du Monde aura pour toujours un goût d’inachevé, car nous méritions de quitter ce tournoi d’une meilleure manière. Nous avons tout donné, pour vous rendre fiers et faire honneur à notre pays.
Mais ce parcours est une première pierre posée pour bâtir quelque chose de grand. Nous sommes sur la bonne voie, gardons le cap. Nous reviendrons.
GRENADYE ALASO !
#WI18 🇭🇹
🚨🇭🇹 “WE DESERVE ANSWERS” — HAITI CAPTAIN JOHNNY PLACIDE QUESTIONS OFFICIATING AFTER SCOTLAND DEFEAT
🗣️ Johnny Placide:
“This is not about making excuses. Scotland played their game and got the result, and we respect them for that. But at the same time, we cannot ignore what happened on the pitch.”
“There were two moments that, from where we stood, looked like clear penalties. We waited for VAR to intervene, we waited for explanations, but nothing came. As players, we dedicate our lives to this competition, so naturally we want clarity.”
“All we are asking for is transparency. If those incidents were not penalties, then tell us why. Show us the reasoning. Let the fans understand the decision-making process. Football is the biggest sport in the world and accountability should be part of it.”
💔 “The dressing room was silent after the final whistle. Many players felt heartbroken because we believed we had done enough to get something from the match. Moments like these can change games, especially at a World Cup where every point matters.”
🇭🇹 “Haiti may not be one of the traditional giants of world football, but our players, our supporters and our nation deserve the same respect as everyone else. We are proud to represent our country and we simply want fairness.”
The comments have sparked widespread debate among supporters, with many Haiti fans demanding greater transparency from officials following the controversial defeat to Scotlan.