Japan routs Tunisia 4-0, eliminates them from World Cup
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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a World Cup Group F match held in Guadalupe on June 21, 2026. Daichi Kamada opened the scoring in the 4th minute, followed by two goals from Ayase Ueda at the 31st and 83rd minutes, and Junya Ito added another in the 69th minute. This victory forces Tunisia out of the tournament after their second straight loss, having conceded nine goals across their matches. Japan's win places them level on points with the Netherlands at the top of the group.
- •Match held at Estadio BBVA with attendance of 51,243
- •Japan scored four class goals during the match
- •Ueda starred with two goals and one assist
- •Tunisia conceded nine goals across their two matches
- •Japan is now joint top of Group F with the Netherlands
"Japan delivered a ruthlessly punishing performance to thrash Tunisia 4-0 in Guadalupe, ending the African side's World Cup before it really got going.
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