Japan run riot with 4-0 World Cup thrashing as Tunisia go out
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a 2026 World Cup group stage match, effectively eliminating Tunisia from the tournament. The victory puts Japan at the top of Group F alongside the Netherlands.
Why it matters
The result significantly alters the standings in Group F and demonstrates Japan's strong performance in the global tournament.
Share Ayase Ueda scored twice, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F. Japan’s forward Ayase Ueda (centre) and Tunisia’s defender Montassar Talbi (right) battle for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group F match between Tunisia and Japan. (AFP pic) MONTERREY : Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F.
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