Tunisia vs Japan Highlights and Objectives
World Cup
4:00 AMJune 21, 2026
Group Stage – 2
Estadio BBVA
Referee: Istvan Kovacs, Romania
Tunisia
Japan
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0.05
Anticipated targets (xG)
2.07
Passing
284 (80%)
Correct passes
520 (90%)
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16
G
Aymen Dahmen
4
D
Omar Rekik
3
D
Montassar Talbi
6
D
Dylan Bronn
2
M
Ali Abdi
17
M
Ellyes Skhiri (C)
25
M
Anis Ben Slimane
20
M
Yan Valery
10
F
Hannibal Mejbri
8
F
Elias Saad
26
F
Sebastian Tounekti
Substitutes
18
F
Rayan Elloumi
14
F
Khalil Ayari
9
F
Hazem Mastouri
12
M
Mortadha Ben Ouanes
15
M
Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud
24
D
Raed Chikhaoui
23
D
Moataz Nefati
5
D
Adem Arous
22
G
Sabri Ben Hessen
1
G
Abdelmouhib Chamakh
M
Rani Khedira
90+1′ Changed by E. SkhiriM
Elias Achouri
90+1′ Changed by A. AbdiF
Firas Chaouat
65′ Changed by S. TounektiF
Ismael Gharbi
46′ Changed by E. SaadD
Amine Ben Hmida
46′ Changed by D. BronnNo standings knowledge obtainable for this league
Japan demolished Tunisia 4-0 at Estadio BBVA, with Ayase Ueda scoring twice in a dominant World Cup efficiency that showcased scientific ending and superior possession management.
Japan arrived in Monterrey with momentum on their facet, in search of to make an announcement within the group stage. Tunisia wanted to show they may compete at this stage after combined current kind. The stage was set for a conflict between two groups with totally different World Cup ambitions.
The guests wasted no time stamping their authority on the match. Daichi Kamada fired Japan forward within the fourth minute, catching Tunisia’s protection off guard early. The objective set the tone for what would develop into a one-sided affair.
Japan continued their relentless strain all through the opening interval. Ueda doubled the lead within the thirty first minute with a composed end. Tunisia struggled to create any significant attacking risk in opposition to Japan’s organized protection.
The North African facet managed only one shot heading in the right direction within the first half. Japan managed possession with 62 p.c of the ball. The hosts provided little resistance to Japan’s easy passing and clever motion.
At halftime, Japan led 2-0 with Tunisia going through an uphill battle. The guests had dominated each facet of play. Tunisia wanted to reorganize and discover some technique to breach Japan’s strong defensive construction.
Japan added a 3rd objective within the 69th minute when Jota Ito discovered the again of the online. The objective successfully ended any slim hopes Tunisia harbored of a comeback. Japan’s attacking gamers moved with function and precision.
Ueda accomplished his double within the 83rd minute to seal a complete victory. The striker completed the match with a score of 9.7, the standout performer on the sector. Japan’s scientific ending punished Tunisia’s defensive vulnerabilities.
The statistics informed the story of Japan’s dominance. Japan tried 11 photographs with 5 discovering the goal. Tunisia managed simply two photographs complete, with none on objective, producing an anticipated targets complete of solely 0.05.
Japan’s passing accuracy reached 90 p.c throughout 581 accomplished passes. The guests managed the tempo and rhythm all through. Tunisia’s ball retention by no means threatened Japan’s goalkeeper.
This emphatic victory positions Japan strongly of their World Cup group. The four-goal margin demonstrates their high quality and potential on this event. Tunisia should regroup rapidly and search redemption of their remaining matches.
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