Japan Hit Four to Go Joint-Top of Group F
Japan delivered a commanding 4–0 victory over Tunisia in their World Cup 2026 hub Group F encounter on 20 June 2026, establishing themselves as one of the tournament’s early forces.
The tone was set almost immediately. Kamada struck in the 4th minute to hand Japan the lead before Tunisia had time to settle, and the game’s outcome was never seriously in doubt from that moment on.
Ueda doubled the advantage in the 31st minute, giving Japan a comfortable two-goal cushion at a stage that made a comeback look deeply unlikely for Tunisia.
Second Half Puts the Result Beyond Doubt
Japan showed no sign of easing off after the interval. J. Itō extended the lead in the 69th minute to make it three, and Ueda completed his brace in the 83rd minute to round off a thoroughly professional performance.
Tunisia offered no reply throughout. They were unable to find the net at any point and the 4–0 scoreline accurately reflected the gulf between the two sides on the night.
The result means Japan move to four points from two Group F matches, drawing level with Netherlands at the summit of the standings. Sweden sit on three points, while Tunisia remain on zero from their two outings — a position that leaves their World Cup campaign in serious difficulty.
For the full picture on how Group F is shaping up, see the live World Cup 2026 standings.