Tunisia vs Japan: Ueda Brace Sends Japan Top and Tunisia Out
Updated 21 June 2026.
Tunisia vs Japan at World Cup 2026 finished 0-4, Ayase Ueda scoring twice as Japan became the first AFC nation to put four goals on the board in a World Cup match. The win lifts Japan level with the Netherlands at the top of Group F on four points and into the Round of 32 picture, while Tunisia are eliminated.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Tunisia 0-4 Japan |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group F |
| Venue | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| Japan scorers | Kamada 4′, Ueda 30′ & 83′, Ito 69′ |
| Milestone | First AFC side to score 4 in a World Cup game |
| Tunisia | Eliminated |
Tunisia vs Japan World Cup 2026: how Japan ran riot
Japan struck early and never let go. Daichi Kamada finished inside four minutes, Japan’s quickest goal at a World Cup, and Ayase Ueda doubled the lead on the half-hour. Junya Ito made it three on 69 minutes before Ueda rounded off his brace on 83, completing a 4-0 rout that ended Tunisia’s tournament.
It was a landmark night for Asian football. Japan became the first AFC nation to score four goals in a single World Cup match, controlling the game from front to back against a Tunisia side that had no answer once Kamada set the tone. Hajime Moriyasu’s attack looked sharp, direct and ruthless in equal measure.
What it means for Group F
The result moves Japan to four points, level with the Netherlands at the top of Group F and firmly in control of their Round of 32 fate. Tunisia, beaten in both fixtures, are out. ESPN reported that Ueda’s brace eliminated Tunisia and sent Japan top alongside the Dutch. Track the full table on our group standings tracker and the live standings page.
What is next
Japan close out Group F in their final fixture, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. Look back at Japan’s opener in our Netherlands vs Japan report and the Dutch demolition of Sweden in our Netherlands vs Sweden report, and see the full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Tunisia vs Japan?
Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 in their World Cup 2026 Group F match on 20 June at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, with goals from Daichi Kamada, Junya Ito and a brace by Ayase Ueda.
Who scored for Japan against Tunisia?
Daichi Kamada scored on 4 minutes, Ayase Ueda netted twice (30′ and 83′) and Junya Ito added the third on 69 minutes as Japan won 4-0.
Are Tunisia out of the World Cup?
Yes. The 4-0 defeat to Japan confirmed Tunisia’s elimination from World Cup 2026 with one Group F game still to play.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F, ESPN match report and the FIFA match centre.
