Tunisia 0-4 Japan Stats: Ueda at the Double as Renard's Comeback Falls Flat
Opta Analyst • • sports
Key Points:
- Tunisia was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 4-0 defeat to Japan in their second Group F match, marking them as the third team to exit the tournament.
- Tunisia became the first men's World Cup team to change coaches after just one matchday, replacing Sabri Lamouchi with Herve Renard, but the coaching change did not improve their performance.
- Japan dominated the match, scoring four goals including a quick opener by Daichi Kamada at 3:27, with Ayase Ueda contributing two goals and an assist, making Japan the first Asian team to score four goals in a World Cup game.
- Tunisia's defense, previously strong in qualifying, has now conceded 14 goals in their last three matches, marking their worst defensive record in World Cup history.
- Japan extended their unbeaten World Cup streak to four matches and matched their longest goal-scoring run in the tournament, while Tunisia joined Greece, Korea Republic, and Bolivia as teams to lose consecutive World Cup matches by 4+ goals.
