June 21 (THEWILL) — Japan delivered one of the most convincing performances of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday, thrashing Tunisia 4-0 to strengthen their credentials as genuine contenders for the title.
The Samurai Blue wasted little time asserting their dominance, opening the scoring in the fourth minute before doubling their advantage midway through the first half.
Tunisia struggled to cope with Japan’s intensity and organisation, spending much of the contest on the defensive.
Japan remained firmly in control after the break and added two more goals in the 69th and 83rd minutes to complete a comprehensive victory.
The Asian side enjoyed 57 per cent possession and limited Tunisia to just three shots throughout the match, underlining their superiority at both ends of the pitch.
Tunisia attempted to alter the course of the game with a series of substitutions, including a double change at half-time, but failed to trouble a disciplined Japanese defence.
Japan’s attacking trio consistently stretched the Tunisian backline, while their relentless pressing prevented the North Africans from building any meaningful momentum.
The emphatic win further boosts Japan’s hopes of advancing deep into the tournament and serves as a warning to the rest of the field that the Samurai Blue are capable of competing with the world’s best.
