Japan beats Tunisia 4-0 to move second in 2026 World Cup group

MONTERREY, Mexico — Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in the second round of group-stage play at the 2026 World Cup, climbing to second place on goal difference behind the Netherlands. Daichi Kamada opened the scoring in the 4th minute and Ayase Ueda doubled the lead in the 30th, before Junya Ito made it 3-0 in the 69th minute. Ueda completed his brace in the 83rd minute to seal the result, lifting Japan to four points from two matches. Tunisia, meanwhile, remained without a point in Group C after conceding its second defeat of the tournament. In the same group's other fixture, Curaçao drew 0-0 with Ecuador in Kansas City, earning its first-ever World Cup point. Goalkeeper Eloy Room was credited with a series of crucial saves that preserved the result, even as Ecuador held the statistical edge over the course of the match.