JAKARTA - The Japanese national team performed beautifully when defeating Tunisia in the second match of Group F of the 2026 World Cup at the Monterrey Stadium, Guadalupe, Mexico, Sunday, June 21 WIB. The Blue Samurai won convincingly with a score of 4-0 without retaliation.
This result also ensures Tunisia fails to advance to the knockout stage. Previously, Tunisia came into this match in an ideal situation after losing 1-5 to Sweden, which then led to the change of coach Sabri Lamouchi with Hervé Renard.
However, the change has not been able to improve Tunisia's performance. Japan was immediately ahead in the fourth minute through a counterattack completed by Daichi Kamada, after receiving a pass from Keito Nakamura.
Japan doubled the lead in the 31st minute through Ayase Ueda. The Feyenoord striker fired from outside the penalty area, which had passed between the legs of the Tunisian defender before landing in Aymen Dahmen's goal.
Throughout the match, Japan was dominant with good ball possession and tactical discipline, while Tunisia struggled to develop the game.
Japan's third goal was scored by Junya Ito after taking advantage of a one-on-one situation with the opponent's goalkeeper. Ueda then completed the victory with his second goal through a header that Dahmen could not reach.
Until the end of the match, Tunisia was almost unable to provide a meaningful threat. Japan performed superior and controlled the course of the match from the beginning to the end.
This victory brings Japan to four points and opens up great opportunities to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, even having the chance to secure an automatic ticket to the top 32 in the last match of Group F.
Meanwhile, Tunisia, who have been confirmed to be eliminated, will play their last match against group leaders, the Netherlands, in the next match.
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