### [2026-06-20](/feed/2026/06/20/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# The 1,000th FIFA World Cup match is held at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, with Japan defeating Tunisia 4–0 in the group stage. 




### Sources:

1. [Japan Times](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/21/soccer/japan-routs-tunisia-world-cup/)
2. [RTÉ](https://www.rte.ie/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/0620/1579440-rampant-japan-tear-tunisia-asunder-in-monterrey/)

### Changes:

1. The 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history is held at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, with the Japanese soccer team defeating Tunisia, 4-0, in Group F.  _2026-06-21 21:45:13 (First version)_
2. The 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history is held at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, with the Japanese football team defeating Tunisia 4–0 in Group F.  _2026-06-23 09:45:44 (Update)_
2. The 1,000th FIFA World Cup match is held at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, with Japan defeating Tunisia 4–0 in the group stage.  _(Current version)_

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