Live score: Japan decisively beats Tunisia in the 2026 World Cup Group F Match 2, with Ueda shining.
On 21 June 2026 GMT+7, in the 2026 World Cup Group Stage Match 2 of Group F, Japan faced Tunisia. In the first match, Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, earning 1 point, while Tunisia lost heavily 1-5 to the Netherlands and had no points.
Although Tunisia changed coaches from Sabri Lamouchi to Hervé Renard for this game, their situation did not improve. In the first half, Japan quickly took a 1-0 lead in the 4th minute through excellent teamwork when Kento Nakamura crossed to Daichi Kamada who scored.
At the 31st minute, Japan extended the lead to 2-0 with a precise long-range shot by Ayase Ueda, the ball striking the far post—this was the half-time score.
In the second half, at the 69th minute, Japan stretched the lead to 3-0 following a quick combination through the center. Ayase Ueda lifted the ball over the entire defense to Junya Ito, who calmly finished inside the penalty area.
At the 83rd minute, Japan sealed the win with Ueda scoring his second goal of the match with a spectacular overhead header, the ball arching over Tunisia's defenders on the line and hitting the underside of the crossbar beautifully.
The match ended with Japan winning 4-0, raising their points to 4—equal with the Netherlands but second on goal difference—holding second place in Group F. Tunisia lost both matches and is officially eliminated from the tournament.