In the second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Tunisia lost 4-0 to Japan. Japan struck early, with Daichi Kamada scoring in the 4th minute after a Keito Nakamura assist to make it 1-0.
In the 31st minute, Japan extended its first-half advantage when A. Ueda scored from a K. Itakura assist. By halftime, Japan was ahead 2-0 against Tunisia. Tunisia made changes before the second half, but the final score ended at 4-0.
Match statistics showed Tunisia with 38% possession and Japan with 62%; expected goals were 0.05 for Tunisia and 2.07 for Japan; shots were 2 for Tunisia and 11 for Japan, with shots on target at 0 for Tunisia and 5 for Japan; pass completion was 80% for Tunisia and 90% for Japan; corners were 3 for Tunisia and 5 for Japan; both sides had 1 offside; saves were 1 for Tunisia and 0 for Japan; and fouls were 8 for Tunisia and 15 for Japan.
In the opening round of group play, Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden, while Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands.
As for the next fixtures, Tunisia will face the Netherlands in the third round of the group stage on 2026-06-25; Japan will face Sweden in the third round of the group stage on 2026-06-25. Tunisia are currently fourth in Group F with 0 points, having played 1, won 0, drawn 0, lost 1, with a goal difference of -4; Japan are third in Group F with 1 point, having played 1, won 0, drawn 1, lost 0, with a goal difference of 0.
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