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Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 to climb Group F

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Japan blasted Tunisia 4-0 at Estadio Monterrey, seizing a vital group‑stage win. Kamada’s early flick found Nakamura inside four minutes, and Dahmen tipped Tomiyasu’s close‑range effort onto the line. Ueda then curled an 18‑yard strike into the bottom‑left corner, setting the tone for the Japanese onslaught. Ito added a third before the hour mark, finishing past Dahmen from close range.

Japan amassed 11 shots, five on target, and an xG of 2.07, dwarfing Tunisia’s two attempts and 0.05 xG. The dominant display propelled Japan above Sweden into second place in Group F, while Tunisia slipped to the bottom with a negative goal difference. Dahmen’s heroics could not offset the Japanese firepower.

Ueda completed his brace in the 78th minute, looping in from Sano’s right‑wing delivery to the bottom‑right corner. Ito’s 69th‑minute finish had already made it 3-0, rolling past Dahmen after a swift move. Japan now faces Sweden, a winner‑takes‑all duel for Group F supremacy. A win would crown Japan group leaders.

Tunisia’s World Cup run ends with a final group match against the Netherlands, where elimination is all but certain. The 4-0 defeat underscores Japan’s clinical edge and secures their momentum heading into the Sweden showdown. Japan leaves Group F in a strong position, while Tunisia bows out with zero points.