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Samurai Blue Clips The Eagles' Wings: Japan Create Goal-Scoring Record In Rout Of Tunisia

Tunisia Vs Japan Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan delivered a commanding performance at the Estadio Monterrey (Estadio BBVA) in Guadalupe, dismantling Tunisia to secure a vital 4-0 victory in Group F on Saturday, June 20. In the historic 1000th match of the tournament, the Samurai Blue set a new record with goals from Daichi Kamada, Junya Ito, and a brace by Ayase Ueda, completing the most ever scored by an Asian team in a single World Cup fixture. Conversely, Tunisia set an unwanted record. They became only the fourth side in World Cup history to lose consecutive matches by four or more goals. The Eagles of Carthage had previously lost their opener 1-5 to Sweden. As things stand, the Netherlands lead the group on goals scored ahead of second-place Japan, while eliminated Tunisia remain rooted to the bottom. Up next, Hajime Moriyasu's men face Sweden while Tunisia take on the Dutch, concurrently on Thursday. Relive the TUN vs JPN football match here:

Japan's Junya Ito, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal against Tunisia during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
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Fans hold balloons marking the 1,000th World Cup match prior to the Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Fans hold balloons marking the 1,000th World Cup match prior to the Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
A fan of Japan poses for a picture prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
A fan of Japan poses for a picture prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
A fan of Tunisia smiles prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
A fan of Tunisia smiles prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
A fan waits for the start of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
A fan waits for the start of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
Japan's Hisako, Princess Takamado, center, attends the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Hisako, Princess Takamado, center, attends the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Players of Japan and Tunisia line up before their World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Players of Japan and Tunisia line up before their World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Tunisia team pose for a group photo before the World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia team pose for a group photo before the World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Players of Japan pose for the group photo before their World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Players of Japan pose for the group photo before their World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Tunisia head coach Herve Renard looks on before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia head coach Herve Renard looks on before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Fans pose for a photo before Japan's World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Mexico, during a public viewing event in Tokyo, Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Fans pose for a photo before Japan's World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Mexico, during a public viewing event in Tokyo, Sunday, June 21, 2026. AP Photo/Hiro Komae
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, greets Japan's Hisako, Princess Takamado before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, greets Japan's Hisako, Princess Takamado before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22) and Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri (10) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22) and Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri (10) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Sofia Yaker
Japan's Daichi Kamada celebrates scoring the opening goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Daichi Kamada celebrates scoring the opening goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Tunisia during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Tunisia during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu smiles during the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu smiles during the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Referee Istvan Kovacs, right, talks to players during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Referee Istvan Kovacs, right, talks to players during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu, right, and Tunisia's Sebastian Tounekti battle for the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu, right, and Tunisia's Sebastian Tounekti battle for the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22), Tunisia's Ellyes Skhiri (17) and Tunisia's Montassar Talbi (3) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22), Tunisia's Ellyes Skhiri (17) and Tunisia's Montassar Talbi (3) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Sofia Yaker
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes a save as Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22) charges during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes a save as Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22) charges during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri, left, heads the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri, left, heads the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
Japan's players refresh themselves during the hydration break at the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's players refresh themselves during the hydration break at the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan's Hiroki Ito, left, and Tunisia's Elias Saad go for a header during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Hiroki Ito, left, and Tunisia's Elias Saad go for a header during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan's Ayase Ueda scores his side's second goal against Tunisia during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Ayase Ueda scores his side's second goal against Tunisia during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen fails to stop Japan's Ayase Ueda from scoring his team's second goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen fails to stop Japan's Ayase Ueda from scoring his team's second goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Japan's Ayase Ueda (18) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Ayase Ueda (18) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Sofia Yaker
Japan's Ayase Ueda, left, and Daichi Kamada celebrate after Ueda scored their second goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Ayase Ueda, left, and Daichi Kamada celebrate after Ueda scored their second goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Sofia Yaker
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen blocks an attack by Japan's Ayase Ueda (18) during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen blocks an attack by Japan's Ayase Ueda (18) during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Tunisia's Yan Valery, right, and Japan's Ao Tanaka fall during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia's Yan Valery, right, and Japan's Ao Tanaka fall during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Spectators put on the lights of their phones during the half-time of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Spectators put on the lights of their phones during the half-time of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
People react as they watch Japan's World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Mexico during a public viewing event in Tokyo, Sunday, June 21, 2026.
People react as they watch Japan's World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Mexico during a public viewing event in Tokyo, Sunday, June 21, 2026. AP Photo/Hiro Komae
Japan's Keito Nakamura (13) and Tunisia's Yan Valery view the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Keito Nakamura (13) and Tunisia's Yan Valery view the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Fans react during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Fans react during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) gets hit by the ball after battling with Tunisia's Omar Rekik (4) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) gets hit by the ball after battling with Tunisia's Omar Rekik (4) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Sofia Yaker
Japan's Ayase Ueda (18) controls the ball with his chest over Tunisia's Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida (21) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Ayase Ueda (18) controls the ball with his chest over Tunisia's Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida (21) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Addison Simmons
Japan's Junya Ito scores his side's 3rd goal against Tunisia during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Junya Ito scores his side's 3rd goal against Tunisia during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
Japan's Junya Ito scores his side's third goal against Tunisia during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Junya Ito scores his side's third goal against Tunisia during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Japan's Junya Ito celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Tunisia during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Junya Ito celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Tunisia during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
Japan's Ayase Ueda, center, scores their fourth goal against Tunisia during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Ayase Ueda, center, scores their fourth goal against Tunisia during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Tunisia's Sebastian Tounekti fails to stop Japan's Ayase Ueda from scoring Japan's fourth goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia's Sebastian Tounekti fails to stop Japan's Ayase Ueda from scoring Japan's fourth goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Tunisia's Anis Slimane, left, reacts after Japan's Ayase Ueda scored his side's 4th goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia's Anis Slimane, left, reacts after Japan's Ayase Ueda scored his side's 4th goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen (16) checks on teammate Tunisia's Omar Rekik (4) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen (16) checks on teammate Tunisia's Omar Rekik (4) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Addison Simmons
Japan's Kou Itakura, right, embraces teammate Zion Suzuki at the end of the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan's Kou Itakura, right, embraces teammate Zion Suzuki at the end of the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu shakes hands with an assistant referee at the end of the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu shakes hands with an assistant referee at the end of the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Tunisia's Raed Chikhaoui (24) consoles teammate Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida (21) after the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Tunisia's Raed Chikhaoui (24) consoles teammate Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida (21) after the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Addison Simmons
Tunisia players react at the end of the World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Tunisia players react at the end of the World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 21, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japanese players walks off the field after defeating Tunisia in a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Japanese players walks off the field after defeating Tunisia in a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 21, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
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