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Japan Crushes Tunisia 4-0, Kamada Ties Goal Record

6/22/2026

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Summary

Japan Crushes Tunisia

Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20, earning four points and needing at least a draw with Sweden on June 25 in Dallas to reach the knockouts.
Midfielder Daichi Kamada scored after four minutes, dedicated the goal to Eddie Nketiah, and tied the record for most Japanese World Cup goals in a tournament.
Forward Ayase Ueda added two goals, helping Asia achieve its largest World Cup winning margin.

Summary

Japan Scores Four

Japan became the first Asian nation to score four goals in a World Cup match, the tournament’s 1,000th game.
Coach Hajime Moriyasu deployed Daichi Kamada as a shadow striker, started Ko Itakura and Takehiro Tomiyasu, and fielded Ayase Ueda, Eredivisie top scorer valued at about AUD 56 million.
The win ended Japan’s six-match winless streak in second-group games at overseas World Cups, the last such victory coming in 2002 when they co-hosted.

Summary

Japan Defeats Tunisia

Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0, moving level on four points with the Netherlands after an earlier 2-2 draw.
The win prompted media to label Japan the “Blue Samurai.”
Midfielder Ao Tanaka and forward Keito Nakamura combined to create the chance for Daichi Kamada’s early goal.
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen made several crucial saves, including a last-minute effort that forced a near-goal-line clearance.

History

Historical Context

Japan’s first World Cup win came in 2002 when host nation beat Russia 1-0 in Yokohama, launching a run that has seen the team reach the knockout stage four times (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022). Today, under coach Hajime Moriyasu, Japan repeated that dominance with a 4-0 victory over Tunisia, underscoring Asia’s growing World Cup impact.

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Japan Crushes Tunisia

Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20, earning four points and needing at least a draw with Sweden on June 25 in Dallas to reach the knockouts.
Midfielder Daichi Kamada scored after four minutes, dedicated the goal to Eddie Nketiah, and tied the record for most Japanese World Cup goals in a tournament.
Forward Ayase Ueda added two goals, helping Asia achieve its largest World Cup winning margin.

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