Ayase Ueda scores twice for Japan against Tunisia in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Ayase Ueda scored two goals for Japan in their World Cup match against Tunisia on June 21, contributing significantly to the team's performance. Ueda opened his account with a powerful strike from outside the box and followed up with a header later in the match. This marked his first World Cup goals, helping Japan earn four points in Group F, putting them even with the Netherlands on goal difference. Japan will next face Sweden in their final group stage match with qualification hopes at stake.
- •Japan scores a total of four goals against Tunisia.
- •Ueda's goals came in the second match of the World Cup.
- •Japan is tied for the top of Group F with the Netherlands.
- •Next match for Japan is against Sweden.
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