Tunisia vs Japan – FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage
Japan produced a historic performance in a historic match, thrashing Tunisia 4-0 at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico on June 21, 2026 – the 1,000th fixture in the history of the FIFA World Cup. Daichi Kamada struck in just the fourth minute after a brilliant Keito Nakamura assist, Ayase Ueda added a composed second in the 31st minute, Junya Ito made it 3-0 in the 69th minute, and Ueda completed a fine brace with a looping header in the 83rd minute. The result was Japan’s biggest-ever World Cup victory and made them the first AFC nation to score four goals in a single World Cup match. Tunisia, who had already been beaten 5-1 by Sweden in their opener, were eliminated from the tournament with one group game remaining.
The match was a milestone in every sense. The 1,000th World Cup game produced a performance from Japan that showed exactly why the Samurai Blue are considered genuine contenders to go deep into this tournament. Their 4-0 victory moved them level with the Netherlands at the top of Group F on four points, with the two sides set to meet in the decisive final group game on June 25.
Match Details
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group F
- Date: June 21, 2026
- Venue: Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
- Result: Tunisia 0-4 Japan
- Historic milestone: The 1,000th match in World Cup history
Goal Scorers
- Daichi Kamada (Japan) – 4′ (near-post flick, assist Keito Nakamura)
- Ayase Ueda (Japan) – 31′ (18-yard strike bottom left corner, assist Kou Itakura)
- Junya Ito (Japan) – 69′ (calm roll past Dahmen, assist through ball)
- Ayase Ueda (Japan) – 83′ (looping header bottom right corner, assist Kaishu Sano)
Match Report
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu named largely the same starting eleven that had impressed in the 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, with Keito Nakamura, Daichi Kamada, and Koki Ogawa as the attacking trio. Tunisia, having conceded five goals to Sweden in their Group F opener, were in desperate need of a result to maintain any slim hope of advancing. Their new manager Herve Renard, hastily appointed to take over the World Cup campaign after his predecessor left, had little time to implement significant changes.
Japan were dominant from the very first minute. Nakamura, Japan’s most creative player, danced into the box in the fourth minute and squared across the face of goal to where Kamada was arriving. The Lazio midfielder prodded the ball home through a troupe of blue and white shirts at the near post to give Japan the perfect start. It was Japan’s quickest-ever goal at a World Cup and set the tone for what was to follow.
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen pulled off a brilliant save from Takehiro Tomiyasu’s close-range effort later in the opening period, clawing the shot off the line to keep the deficit at one goal. But he could do nothing about Ueda’s strike in the 31st minute. Kou Itakura played a precise pass to Ueda, who received the ball 18 yards from goal and took one touch before driving an exquisite finish into the bottom left corner. It was a goal of the very highest quality and put Japan firmly in control at 2-0.
Japan went into the break two goals ahead and completely in command of the match. Moriyasu made substitutions in the 74th minute, bringing on Ritsu Doan, Yukinari Sugawara, Ayumu Seko, and Junnosuke Suzuki. Junya Ito had already scored the third goal in the 69th minute before these changes, latching onto a brilliant through ball and rolling a calm finish past Dahmen to make it 3-0. Ueda completed his brace in the 83rd minute with a looping header from a Kaishu Sano delivery from the right that went into the bottom right corner of the net.
Tunisia had managed just two shots in total and zero on target across the entire match, reflecting Japan’s total domination. The result saw Japan become the first Asian Football Confederation nation to score four goals in a single World Cup match and record their largest-ever victory at the tournament. Tunisia were eliminated with one group game to play against the Netherlands. Japan, meanwhile, moved to the top of Group F alongside the Netherlands and set up a winner-takes-all clash between the two sides on June 25.
Key Statistics
- Japan record: First AFC nation to score 4+ goals in a single World Cup match
- Japan record: Largest ever World Cup victory
- Match milestone: The 1,000th fixture in World Cup history
- Tunisia shots on target: 0
- Tunisia shots total: 2
- Japan possession: 55% | Tunisia 36%
Lineups
Tunisia
Aymen Dahmen; Dylan Bronn, Montassar Talbi, Ali Abdi, Wajdi Kechrida; Ellyes Skhiri, Aissa Laidouni; Hannibal Mejbri, Elias Saad, Youssef Msakni; Seifeddine Jaziri.
Substitutes used: Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida (46′ for Bronn), Ismael Gharbi (46′ for Saad), Firas Chaouat (65′ for Msakni), Rani Khedira (90+1′ for Skhiri), Elias Achouri (90+1′ for Abdi)
Japan
Zion Suzuki; Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi, Kou Itakura, Junya Ito; Kaishu Sano, Ritsu Doan; Keito Nakamura, Daichi Kamada, Koki Ogawa; Ayase Ueda.
Substitutes used: Ritsu Doan (74′ for Doan), Yukinari Sugawara (74′ for Doan), Ayumu Seko (79′ for Tomiyasu), Junnosuke Suzuki (74′ for Kamada), Zion Suzuki (79′ for Nakamura), Keisuke Goto (84′ for Ueda)
Group F Standings After Matchday 2
- Netherlands – 4 points (GD: +6)
- Japan – 4 points (GD: +4)
- Sweden – 3 points (GD: +3)
- Tunisia – 0 points (GD: -13, ELIMINATED)
What Happens Next
Tunisia are eliminated from the 2026 World Cup with one group game remaining against the Netherlands. Japan face Sweden in a potentially decisive clash for second place in Group F. Netherlands and Japan are level on points and goal difference will be crucial if they end up tied after the final round of group games. The Netherlands face Tunisia, Japan face Sweden – both matches on June 25.
Watch the Full Match Replay
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Tunisia vs Japan at the 2026 World Cup?
Japan won 4-0 against Tunisia in the 1,000th match in World Cup history on June 21, 2026 at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. Daichi Kamada scored in the 4th minute, Ayase Ueda scored twice in the 31st and 83rd minutes, and Junya Ito scored in the 69th minute.
Why was the Tunisia vs Japan match historically significant?
The Tunisia vs Japan match on June 21, 2026 was the 1,000th fixture in the history of the FIFA World Cup. Japan marked the occasion in the best possible way, producing their biggest-ever World Cup victory and the first time any AFC nation had scored four goals in a single World Cup match.
Who scored for Japan against Tunisia?
Daichi Kamada scored Japan’s first goal in the 4th minute after a brilliant Keito Nakamura assist. Ayase Ueda scored in the 31st minute with an 18-yard strike and again in the 83rd minute with a looping header, completing a fine brace. Junya Ito rolled in Japan’s third goal in the 69th minute from a through ball.
Was Tunisia eliminated after this match?
Yes. Tunisia’s 4-0 defeat to Japan confirmed their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with one group game remaining against the Netherlands. Having already been beaten 5-1 by Sweden in their opener, Tunisia finished their group stage campaign without a point and with 9 goals conceded in just two matches.
Which group are Tunisia and Japan in at the 2026 World Cup?
Tunisia and Japan are both in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Netherlands and Sweden. After matchday two, Netherlands and Japan are both on 4 points at the top of the group. Sweden have 3 points in third, while Tunisia are eliminated on 0 points after two defeats.
Can I watch the Tunisia vs Japan full match replay on AllSportsZone?
Yes. The complete full match replay is available here on AllSportsZone in HD. Watch Kamada’s early goal, Ueda’s brilliant brace, Ito’s cool finish, and all 90 minutes of this historic 1,000th World Cup match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
