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Japan Thrash Tunisia 4-0 in World Cup Thriller
21 Jun
Summary
- Japan achieved their first four-goal World Cup game since 2010.
- Ayase Ueda became the first Japanese player to score twice.
- Tunisia became the third nation eliminated from the competition.
Japan delivered a commanding performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Tunisia 4-0 to secure their first win and advance in the tournament. This decisive victory means Tunisia has been eliminated from the competition, becoming the third nation to exit after previous losses.
Several records were set during the match. Japan scored four goals, their highest tally in a World Cup match since 2010. Ayase Ueda etched his name in history by becoming the first Japanese player to score two goals in a single World Cup game, netting his goals in the 31st and 82nd minutes.
Daichi Kamada opened the scoring with what became Japan's fastest-ever World Cup goal in just the fourth minute. This historic win also positions Japan strongly for the knockout stages, with their next game against Sweden.
