Japan 4-0 Tunisia: Ueda double powers Samurai Blue to top of Group F

In a Group F matchday 10 clash on June 25, 2026, Japan delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. The result lifted Japan to four points, level with the Netherlands, but second on goal difference. Tunisia remain pointless at the bottom.

Japan took control from the opening minutes. In the 4th minute, Kaoru Nakamura set up Daichi Kamada for the opener. The lead was doubled in the 31st minute when Ko Itakura assisted Ayase Ueda. At halftime, Japan led 2-0.

The second half followed a similar script. In the 69th minute, Ueda turned provider for Junya Ito to make it 3-0. Ueda then completed his brace in the 83rd minute, assisted by Kaishu Sano. Tunisia failed to register a single shot on target.

Statistics underscored Japan's dominance: 11 total shots (5 on target) to Tunisia's 2 (0 on target). Japan enjoyed 62% possession, completed 89% of their passes (521/583), while Tunisia managed 80% (284/354). Japan won 5 corners to Tunisia's 3. Expected goals (xG) stood at 2.13 for Japan and 0.05 for Tunisia. Japan's goalkeeper made one save; Tunisia's made none. Japan committed 15 fouls to Tunisia's 8.

Player of the match was Japan striker Ayase Ueda. The 27-year-old Feyenoord forward scored twice, added an assist, took 4 shots, made 2 key passes, and completed 14 passes in 84 minutes, earning a 9.7 rating. Born in Mito, Japan, and standing 182 cm tall, Ueda was unstoppable.

In Group F standings, the Netherlands and Japan both have 4 points, with the Netherlands leading on goals scored (+4 GD, 7 GF) over Japan (+4 GD, 6 GF). Sweden have 3 points, Tunisia 0. Japan face Sweden in their final group match, while Tunisia take on the Netherlands.

For Japan, this emphatic win boosts goal difference and morale ahead of a decisive clash with Sweden. A draw would secure qualification, while a win could top the group. Tunisia, meanwhile, are on the brink of elimination and must beat the Netherlands and hope for other results to go their way.

For more details, visit the match page. Explore Japan's campaign on their team page and Tunisia's on their team page. Check the Group F standings for the latest table.