Japan Dominates Tunisia 4-0 in Historic World Cup Match

In a remarkable display, Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in their Group F match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking Japan's first four-goal performance in World Cup history. Daichi Kamada opened the scoring early, followed by Ayase Ueda's brace, and Junya Ito's goal sealed the victory. This win strengthens Japan's position in the group, needing just a point from their final match to advance, while Tunisia faces elimination with a disappointing record. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 21, 2026, 13:28 IST

Japan's Historic Victory Over Tunisia

In a stunning display, Japan triumphed over Tunisia with a score of 4-0 during their Group F match at Estadio Monterrey, marking the first time Japan has scored four goals in a World Cup match. This encounter also celebrated the milestone of the 1000th FIFA World Cup match, with Japan showcasing their dominance throughout the game.

Strong Start for Japan

Japan quickly established their control, scoring just four minutes into the match thanks to Daichi Kamada. A well-coordinated team effort dismantled the Tunisian defense, culminating in Keito Nakamura's low cross that created chaos in the penalty area, allowing Kamada to net the opener from close range. Japan continued to press, nearly extending their lead shortly after, but Aymen Dahmen, the Tunisian goalkeeper, made a spectacular save to deny Ayase Ueda.

Tunisia struggled to maintain possession and posed little threat in attack as Japan dominated the field. The pressure mounted, and in the 31st minute, Ueda, a persistent threat, received the ball at the edge of the box and fired a precise shot into the bottom corner, leaving Dahmen with no chance. Tunisia failed to respond effectively before halftime, with Japan heading into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Second Half Seals the Deal

The second half mirrored the first, with Japan maintaining their grip on possession and territory. Tunisia had a brief moment of hope with a chance from Hannibal Mejbri, but it did not result in a goal. Any chance of a comeback for Tunisia was dashed in the 69th minute when Junya Ito received a straightforward pass, shrugged off a defender, and calmly slotted the ball past Dahmen to extend the lead to 3-0.

Japan capped off their impressive performance late in the match when Ueda scored his second goal. He met a cross with a well-timed header, sending the ball over several Tunisian defenders on the goal line, making him the first Japanese player to score twice in a World Cup match.

Implications for Group F

This decisive victory bolsters Japan's standing in Group F, as they now require just one point from their final group match against Sweden to secure a spot in the Round of 32. Conversely, Tunisia's defeat adds to their disappointing record, with only one win in their last nine World Cup appearances.