
World Cup
4:00 A.MJune 21, 2026
Group stage – 2
BBVA Stadium
Referee: Istvan Kovacs, Romania


Tunisia


Japan
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0.05
Expected Goals (xG)
2.07
Passing by
284 (80%)
Accurate passes
520 (90%)
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G
Aymen Dahmen
5.2
4
d
Omar Rekik
5.9
3
d
Montassar Talbi
5.9
6
d
Dylan Bronn
6.2
2
m
Ali Abdi
6.5
17
m
Ellyes Skhiri (C)
6.0
25
m
Anis Ben Slimane
6.6
20
m
Yan Valery
6.5
10
F
Hannibal Mejbri
6.9
8
F
Elias Saad
6.2
26
F
Sebastian Tounekti
6.2
Substitutes
18
F
Rayan Elloumi
14
F
Khalil Ayari
9
F
Hazem Mastouri
12
m
Mortada Ben Ouanes
15
m
Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud
24
d
Raed Chikhaoui
23
d
Moataz Nefati
5
d
Adem Arous
22
G
Sabri Ben Hesse
1
G
Abdelmouhib Chamakh
m
Rani Khedira
m
Elias Achouri
F
Celebrate Chaouat
F
Ismail Gharbi
d
Amine Ben Hmida
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Japan demolished Tunisia 4-0 at the Estadio BBVA, with Ayase Ueda scoring twice in a dominant World Cup performance that showed clinical finishing and superior control of possession.
Japan arrived in Monterrey with momentum on their side, looking to declare for the group stage. Tunisia needed to prove they could compete at this level after recent mixed form. The stage was set for a clash between two teams with different world ambitions.
The visitors wasted no time in stamping their authority on the match. Daichi Kamada fired Japan ahead in the fourth minute, catching Tunisia’s defense off guard early on. The goal set the tone for what would become a one-sided affair.
Japan continued their relentless pressure in the opening period. Ueda doubled the lead in the 31st minute with a composed finish. Tunisia struggled to create any significant attacking threat against Japan’s organized defence.
The North African side managed just one shot on target in the first half. Japan controlled the ball with 62 percent of possession. The hosts offered little resistance to Japan’s smooth and intelligent movement.
At the break, Japan led 2-0 with Tunisia facing an uphill battle. The visitors had dominated all aspects of the game. Tunisia needed to regroup and find some way to break Japan’s solid defensive structure.
Japan added a third goal in the 69th minute when Jota Ito found the back of the net. The goal effectively ended Tunisia’s slim hopes of a comeback. Japan’s attacking players moved with purpose and precision.
Ueda completed his brace in the 83rd minute to seal a comprehensive victory. The forward finished the game with a rating of 9.7, the most outstanding in the field. Japan’s clinical finishing punished Tunisia’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Statistics told the story of Japan’s dominance. Japan attempted 11 shots and five found the target. Tunisia managed just two shots in total, none on target, generating an expected goals total of just 0.05.
Japan’s passing accuracy reached 90% in 581 completed passes. The visitors controlled the pace and tempo throughout the game. Tunisia’s ball retention never threatened Japan’s goalkeeper.
This emphatic victory places Japan firmly in their World Cup group. The margin of four goals shows their quality and potential in this tournament. Tunisia must regroup quickly and look for redemption in their remaining matches.

