Tunisia’s campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end following a comprehensive defeat in their Group F fixture. The North African side were eliminated from the tournament after suffering a 4-0 loss against Japan. The match, which took place in Monterrey, Mexico, saw the Asian representatives control the proceedings from the opening whistle to secure all three points.
Dominant First-Half Performance by Japan
Japan established their dominance early in the game, opening the scoring in the fourth minute when Daichi Kamada found the back of the net to give his side an early 1-0 lead. Tunisia struggled to contain the rapid offensive transitions of the Japanese team, who continued to create scoring opportunities.
In the 31st minute, Ayase Ueda doubled Japan’s advantage with a well-taken strike, leaving the Tunisian defence exposed. Japan maintained their defensive solidity and tactical discipline for the remainder of the first half, heading into the interval with a comfortable 2-0 lead. Tunisia failed to register any significant threats during the first 45 minutes of play.
Second-Half Goals Consolidate Japanese Victory
The pattern of play remained unchanged after the break, with Japan maintaining their attacking pressure. In the 69th minute, Junya Ito scored Japan’s third goal of the match, effectively ending any realistic prospects of a Tunisian comeback.
As the match entered its final stages, Ayase Ueda capped off a dominant individual and team performance by scoring his second goal of the night in the 84th minute, sealing the 4-0 victory for Japan.
The key events, goal scorers, and Group F implications from the fixture are structured in the table below:
| Match Index | Verified Details and Statistics |
| Tournament & Stage | 2026 FIFA World Cup — Group F |
| Match Venue | Monterrey, Mexico |
| Final Scoreline | Japan 4 – 0 Tunisia |
| First Goal (Japan) | Daichi Kamada (4th Minute) |
| Second Goal (Japan) | Ayase Ueda (31st Minute) |
| Third Goal (Japan) | Junya Ito (69th Minute) |
| Fourth Goal (Japan) | Ayase Ueda (84th Minute) |
| Japan’s Total Points | 4 points accumulated after two group matches |
| Tunisia’s Status | Eliminated following consecutive group defeats |
World Cup Campaign Concludes for Tunisia
This heavy defeat marks the second consecutive loss for Tunisia in the group stage, confirming their mathematical elimination from the competition with one group match left to play. Prior to this fixture, the African nation had suffered another significant defeat against Sweden.
Conversely, the victory has propelled Japan to a total of four points in Group F, positioning them favourably as they take a major step towards securing a place in the knockout Round of 32.
