World Cup Group Stage - 2
Tunisia 0 - 4 FT Japan
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Kamada (K. Nakamura) 4'
A. Ueda (K. Itakura) 31'
HT
46' ↓ E. Saad ↑I. Gharbi
46' ↓ D. Bronn ↑M. Ben Hamida
65' ↓ S. Tounekti ↑F. Chaouat
J. Ito (A. Ueda) 69'
↓ D. Kamada ↑J. Suzuki 73'
↓ R. Doan ↑Y. Sugawara 74'
↓ K. Nakamura ↑Y. Suzuki 79'
↓ T. Tomiyasu ↑A. Seko 79'
A. Ueda (K. Sano) 83'
↓ A. Ueda ↑K. Goto 84'
90'+1 ↓ A. Abdi ↑E. Achouri
90'+1 ↓ E. Skhiri ↑R. Khedira
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tunisia
Goalkeepers
Aymen Dahmen 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Dylan Bronn 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Montassar Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Rekik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Yan Valery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anis Ben Slimane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ellyes Skhiri 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
34%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Ali Abdi
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Forwards
Elias Saad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Hannibal Mejbri 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
32
Passes
16
Duels
Sebastian Tounekti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Abdelmouhib Chamakh 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sabri Ben Hessen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Amine Ben Hmida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adem Arous
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moataz Nefati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raed Chikhaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Achouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mortadha Ben Ouanes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rani Khedira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Gharbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Firas Chaouat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hazem Mastouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khalil Ayari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Japan
Goalkeepers
Zion Suzuki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
95
Minutes
Defenders
Takehiro Tomiyasu
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Ko Itakura 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.6
Rating
Yes
Captain
Hiroki Itō 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ritsu Doan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Kaishu Sano
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
72
Passes
5
Duels
Ao Tanaka
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
69
Passes
6
Duels
Keito Nakamura 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Junya Ito 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Daichi Kamada
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ayase Ueda 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Keisuke Osako
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tomoki Hayakawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ayumu Seko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junnosuke Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shogo Taniguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsuyoshi Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yukinari Sugawara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Nagatomo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daizen Maeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Goto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Shiogai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Ogawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2023 | Japan | 2 - 0 | Tunisia | Friendlies | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 06/14/2022 | Japan | 0 - 3 | Tunisia | Kirin Cup | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
Tunisia Win
Japan Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Samurai Blue Masterclass Leaves Tunisia in Ruins
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A ruthless offensive clinic from Japan showcased their knockout-stage credentials while exposing Tunisia's fatal defensive frailties.
Early Onslaught
Japan wasted no time at Estadio BBVA. A rapid-fire start set an intimidating Intensity that their opponents simply could not match. In just the 4th minute, D. Kamada shattered the deadlock, latching onto a slick feed from K. Nakamura. This early opener dictated the tempo immediately. Japan dominated possession with 62 percent of the ball, forcing the African side into a desperate defensive shell. Tunisia barely registered a pulse in the attacking third, managing zero shots on target throughout the entire contest. The pitch felt tilted as wave after wave of blue shirts poured forward.
The Ueda Show
Any illusion of a competitive Balance vanished right around the half-hour mark. A. Ueda took absolute control of the tie. Latching onto a pass from K. Itakura, the lethal attacker doubled the advantage and effectively killed the game. Ueda was an absolute terror in the final third. He wasn't just finishing moves; he was orchestrating them. Midway through the second half, he turned provider, setting up J. Ito to make it three. The Tunisian backline chased shadows. The sheer volume of Japanese chances—an overwhelming 11-2 shot advantage—turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery.
Group Stage Reality Check
The high Stakes of this group stage clash heavily favored Japan. With four points secured, they sit comfortably in second place, eyeing the knockout rounds with real intent. The final nail in the coffin arrived late when K. Sano found Ueda again in the 83rd minute to seal his brace. It was a comprehensive victory from back to front. Japan executed a flawless game plan, while Tunisia languish at the bottom with back-to-back defeats and a brutal minus-eight goal difference, leaving them to soul-search ahead of their final group fixture.
Key Questions
What made Ayase Ueda the Man of the Match?
He was the undisputed focal point of the attack, scoring a lethal brace and providing a crucial assist to completely dismantle the opposition.
What does this mean for Tunisia's season?
Sitting dead last with zero points and a dismal goal difference, their World Cup campaign is effectively in ruins ahead of the final matchday.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
World Cup Survival on the Line
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. While this matchup might lack global headline names, the immense tournament pressure makes it a fascinating tactical struggle for progression.
The Setup
The margins for error have vanished as Tunisia and Japan prepare to clash on June 21, 2026. Stepping onto the pitch at Estadio BBVA, both nations find themselves staring down a crucial Matchday 2 scenario. In a tight World Cup group stage, securing three points here is the ultimate prize. Our analysis shows off-the-charts Stakes for this fixture, overshadowing a noticeably low Stars rating. Without marquee global superstars to command the spotlight, the focus shifts entirely to raw desire and tactical execution. A sluggish Form rating for both sides suggests this could be a cautious, anxiety-ridden affair where nobody wants to make the fatal first mistake. The pressure of the world stage can do strange things to a team's rhythm, and the Balance of the match leans slightly toward the Asian side, though an upset remains entirely possible on the day.
Key Battle
With no individual standouts dominating the pre-match narrative, this encounter boils down to a classic unit-versus-unit chess match. The Japanese midfield will look to dictate the tempo with their trademark crisp passing and relentless movement. They face a monumental task in breaking down a notoriously stubborn Tunisian back line. The North African side will pack the central channels, forcing the play wide and looking to strike through rapid counter-attacks. If the favored attacking unit cannot find a cutting edge in the final third, they risk being caught on the break.
Our Prediction
Expect Japan to eventually grind out a narrow 1-0 victory. They will dominate possession, probing the defensive block for the majority of the first half. Fatigue and mounting pressure will eventually force a lapse in the deep-sitting defense late in the game, allowing them to snatch a vital goal and take a massive step toward the knockout rounds.