Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a Group F match at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.
The result eliminated the African side from knockout contention while boosting Japan’s qualification hopes with a dominant performance that highlighted their attacking efficiency against a struggling Tunisian defense.
Daichi Kamada of Japan scored the opener in the 4th minute, assisted by Keito Nakamura. Ayase Ueda of Japan added the second goal in the 31st minute, assisted by Ko Itakura, and completed his brace with a header in the 83rd minute, assisted by Kaishu Sano. Junya Ito of Japan netted the third goal in the 69th minute, assisted by Ayase Ueda.
Japan asserted early control and maintained dominance throughout, overwhelming Tunisia with superior possession and clinical finishing.
Japan sits level atop Group F with four points from two matches and a positive goal difference. Tunisia remains at the bottom with zero points after two heavy defeats.
Japan faces Sweden in their final Group F match on June 25, 2026.