Japan's Historic 4-0 Victory at World Cup: Ueda Shines

MONTERREY, Mexico, June 21: Japan triumphed 4-0 over Tunisia in a World Cup match without injured playmaker Takefusa Kubo. Ayase Ueda was instrumental, scoring twice and assisting another goal.

Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito also scored, marking a historic moment for Asian football as Japan became the first Asian team to score four goals in a World Cup match.

Coach Hajime Moriyasu credited the preparation and support from fans. Japan and the Netherlands both have four points heading into their final group match, with the Dutch leading on goal difference.

For Tunisia, this defeat sealed their elimination from the tournament, despite the arrival of coach Herve Renard aimed at revitalizing the team after a previous loss. Renard urged his team to remain focused despite the setback.