Japan defeats Tunisia 4-0, eliminates them from World Cup
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Japan delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia in a 2026 World Cup Group F match, eliminating the African side from the tournament. Ayase Ueda scored twice for Japan, who moved level on points with the Netherlands in the group. The match was Herve Renard’s first game in charge of Tunisia after he replaced the sacked Sabri Lamouchi. The game was the 1,000th in World Cup history. Sources reported that Japan’s intensity and organization overwhelmed Tunisia, who conceded four goals without reply. Japan’s performance was highlighted as a potential dark-horse run in the tournament.
What’s verified
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a World Cup Group F match.
Ayase Ueda scored two goals for Japan.
The loss eliminated Tunisia from the 2026 World Cup.
The match was Herve Renard’s first game as Tunisia head coach.
Japan moved level on points with the Netherlands in the group.
Where accounts differ
One source identifies the venue as Estadio Monterrey, while another refers to it as Estadio BBVA. These may be different names for the same stadium.
Not yet confirmed
A single source reports that goalline technology denied Japan a goal by fractions after Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen made a save.
The identities and times of other Japanese goal scorers (reported as Daichi Kamada, Junya Ito, and Kaishu Sano in one source) are not confirmed by multiple sources.
The attendance figure of 51,243 is mentioned by one source only.
Specific quotes from Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu and details about Renard’s hiring appear in only one source.
Whether Japan is ranked 37 places above Tunisia and that this was the 1,000th World Cup match are single-source claims.
Key figures
Ayase Ueda (Japan forward, scored twice)
Herve Renard (Tunisia head coach)
Hajime Moriyasu (Japan head coach)
Aymen Dahmen (Tunisia goalkeeper)
Daichi Kamada (Japan midfielder)
Junya Ito (Japan forward)
Keito Nakamura (Japan forward)
Kaishu Sano (Japan midfielder)
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
