2026 World Cup: Japan Dominant, Tunisia Pack Their Bags After Being Thrashed 4-0

Japan National Team demonstrated their quality as one of the powerhouse sides of Asian Football after claiming a resounding 4-0 victory over Tunisia in the second match of 2026 World Cup Group F, held at Monterrey Stadium, Mexico on Sunday 21 June 2026 WIB.

This result acts as vital momentum for Blue Samurai in their race for a knockout stage qualification spot. In contrast, Tunisia have been knocked out of the tournament early after suffering two straight group stage defeats.

Japan's four winning goals were scored respectively by Daichi Kamada in the 4th minute, Ayase Ueda in the 31st and 83rd minutes, plus Junya Ito in the 69th minute.

Japan Stormed Out Of The Gates

Japan did not need long to take the lead. Just four minutes after kickoff, a fast attacking system executed by Hajime Moriyasu's squad successfully unlocked Tunisia's defence.

Keito Nakamura drove inside the penalty box before playing a perfectly weighted square pass across the face of goal. Daichi Kamada, who had positioned himself perfectly, struck the ball first time to put Japan 1-0 up.

After this opening goal, Japan grew in confidence and took full control of the match flow. Tunisia attempted to respond with their own attacking build ups, but the Blue Samurai defensive line played with tight discipline and neutralised every opposition attempt.

Japan created another clear cut chance in the 10th minute through Ayase Ueda. The 27 year old striker fired an effort from inside the penalty area directly towards goal.

However, Tunisian Goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen produced a critical save, denying the ball from fully crossing the goal line.

Japan's continued dominance finally produced another goal in the 31st minute. This time Ayase Ueda successfully converted his chance to double Japan's advantage to 2-0.

By the half time break, Tunisia remained completely unable to find a way through Japan's solid all-round defence.

Ueda & Ito Wrap Up Blue Samurai Goal Rout

Entering the second half, Tunisia attempted to play more aggressively, making two player substitutions during the half time interval.

They briefly managed to apply pressure on Japan. In the 49th minute, Tunisia came close to pulling a goal back through Hannibal Mejbri. After a cross flashed across the goalmouth, the young midfielder struck his shot but sent the ball wide of the target.

Instead of scoring, Tunisia conceded again instead, as gaps opened up in their own defensive line after overcommitting players forward on attack.

Japan's third goal arrived in the 69th minute from a sharp combination play between Ayase Ueda and Junya Ito. Ueda played a clever flick that freed Ito from his marker. With calm composure, Ito finished the chance with a low shot that went through the legs of Aymen Dahmen.

The three goal advantage allowed Japan to control the match tempo comfortably. Tunisia meanwhile grew visibly frustrated, as they could find no way through the compact defensive structure set up by Moriyasu's side.

Japan sealed their goal haul in the 83rd minute. From an accurate cross delivered by Kaishu Sano, Ayase Ueda met the ball with a powerful header that the Tunisian defence failed to react to.

This goal marked Ueda's second of the match, and confirmed Japan's 4-0 lead.

For the remaining match time, Japan retained possession for long periods and managed the game rhythm steadily. Tunisia were also unable to create any further dangerous chances to reduce the deficit.

The 4-0 scoreline remained until the referee blew the final whistle. This result strengthens Blue Samurai's position in Group F, while Tunisia are officially eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following their back-to-back defeats.