Japan secured a 4-0 win over Tunisia, moving closer to the knockout stage. The team became the first Asian side to score four goals in a single World Cup match.
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 21.
The result helps the Samurai Blue advance in the tournament.
Ayase Ueda was noted among the key players in the match.
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Kaoru Mitoma's goal secured Japan a second successive 1-0 win in World Cup warm-up friendlies, this time beating England at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. Thomas Tuchel's side, winless in March after drawing with Uruguay, dominated possession but faltered against Japan's counters, mirroring their narrow loss for Scotland days earlier.
Japan earned a draw against the Netherlands in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener after scoring the equalizer in the 88th minute.
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Japan begins its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday with a confident squad carrying elevated expectations for the Samurai Blue.
On June 13, 2026, Qatar earned its first-ever World Cup point by drawing 1-1 with Switzerland. Brazil also drew 1-1 with Morocco, while Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 and Australia defeated Turkey 2-0.
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Switzerland defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a World Cup group stage match in Los Angeles. The win moved the Swiss close to qualification after a strong second-half performance.
Indonesia's U-17 team secured a dramatic 1-0 win over China in their opening Group B match at the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Keanu Sanjaya scored the lone goal in the 87th minute. The result places Indonesia second in the provisional standings.
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Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, June 24, in Miami, securing first place in Group C at the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Junior scored twice and Matheus Cunha added the third goal.