Japan crush Tunisia 4-0 to secure first World Cup points

Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in Monterrey, earning their first three points of the tournament and putting themselves in a strong position for the round of 32. The victory came after a 4-0 win over the Netherlands in the previous match. Kamada opened the scoring in the fourth minute, while Ueda added a brace at the 31st and 83rd minutes. Ito completed the tally with a goal in the 69th minute, giving Japan a comprehensive lead. The four-goal haul marked the first time Japan have scored four goals in a World Cup match, and it set a new record for the largest margin of victory by an Asian nation at the tournament. Moriyasu’s side dominated the entire 90 minutes, leaving little doubt about their superiority.

Hervé Renard takes charge of Tunisia after Lamouchi exit

Hervé Renard took over the Tunisian side midway through the competition, replacing Lamouchi, who was dismissed after a heavy loss to Sweden in the opener. Tunisia have now been eliminated, having conceded nine goals across two matches. Goalkeeper Dahmen prevented a larger scoreline with a decisive save in the first half. In the stands, Princess Hisako and FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched the match, underscoring its high profile.

Sweden defeat Tunisia 5-1 at World Cup

Japan now turn their attention to the final group game against Sweden, knowing that a draw will be sufficient to advance. The team has stated a second‑place finish as their goal, and the four goals against Tunisia send a clear message to future opponents.