Japan produced a historic display to thrash Tunisia 4-0 at Estadio Monterrey on Sunday, June 21, 2026. A brace from Ayase Ueda, plus goals from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito, powered the Samurai Blue to the biggest win by an Asian side at a World Cup, sending them up into second place in Group F and eliminating Herve Renard’s Tunisia.
What was the final score of Tunisia vs Japan?
Tunisia 0-4 Japan. Daichi Kamada struck inside four minutes, Ayase Ueda added two and Junya Ito got the other as Japan ran riot. It was a complete, clinical performance that confirmed Japan as one of the tournament’s form teams and brought Tunisia’s campaign to an end.
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How the game unfolded
Japan made a flying start. With just four minutes on the clock, Nakamura’s cross from the left was flicked in at the near post by Daichi Kamada to settle any nerves and put the Samurai Blue in control. Tunisia, needing a result to keep their hopes alive, were on the back foot from the off.
Around the half-hour mark, Japan doubled their lead through a moment of real quality, Ayase Ueda curling an exquisite strike from around 18 yards into the bottom corner. The two-goal cushion gave Japan a platform to control the game, and Tunisia could find no way back against a confident, well-drilled opponent.
The second half brought more of the same. Junya Ito made it 3-0 in the 69th minute, and Ueda completed his brace seven minutes from time with a header to round off a comprehensive victory. By the final whistle, Japan had not only won handsomely but had made history in the process.
Tunisia vs Japan: match stats
| Statistic | Tunisia | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Possession | 36% | 55% |
| Total shots | 2 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 0 | 5 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.05 | 2.07 |
Source: ESPN / FIFA match centre. Possession shares exclude contested time.
The numbers underline how one-sided the contest was. Japan registered 11 shots to Tunisia’s two and won the expected-goals battle 2.07 to 0.05 — the latter figure showing just how rarely Tunisia threatened. Crucially, Japan were ruthless with their chances, converting four of their best opportunities, while Tunisia barely tested the Japanese goalkeeper all afternoon.
What the result means
The win was record-breaking for Japan, which became the first AFC (Asian) team to score four goals in a World Cup match and recorded the largest margin of victory by an Asian nation at the tournament. The result lifted them above Sweden into second place in Group F. For Tunisia, the heavy defeat confirmed their elimination, leaving Renard’s side rooted to the bottom of the group with work to do to restore confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored for Japan against Tunisia?
Daichi Kamada (4′), Ayase Ueda (two goals, including one around the half-hour and a header on 83′), and Junya Ito (69′) scored for Japan in the 4-0 win.
Is Tunisia out of the World Cup?
Yes. The 4-0 defeat to Japan eliminated Tunisia from the 2026 World Cup, leaving them bottom of Group F.
Where was Tunisia vs Japan played?
The match was played at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 21, 2026, in World Cup 2026 Group F.
