Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAyase Ueda (left), of the Japanese national team, celebrates with his teammate Daichi Kamada after scoring against Tunisia (AP)Japan secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia in Group F, significantly boosting their chances of reaching the World Cup knockout stages. Ayase Ueda scored twice, complemented by goals from Daichi Kamada and Junya Itō, marking Japan's highest ever goal tally in a World Cup match. Daichi Kamada opened the scoring in the fourth minute, the fastest in Japan's World Cup history, followed by Ueda's first goal in the 31st minute. Junya Itō added a third goal for Japan in the 69th minute, with Ueda completing his brace in the 83rd minute with a masterful looping header. The win places Japan level on points with the Netherlands in their group, while Tunisia's defeat results in their elimination from the tournament. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

June 19 : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu wants his side to match Tunisia's expected increase in intensity when the teams meet on Saturday in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, a…

Group F continues with a match in Guadalupe, Mexico.

Japan will look to pick up a few points as it faces off against Tunisia in the second round of group play action on Saturday night. Japan played to a 2-2 draw a

Follow live as Tunisia and Japan meet in Group F looking for a first win of the tournament.

Live updates of the Group F Fifa World Cup clash between Japan and Tunisia in Guadalupe.

Japan moves closer to the World Cup knockout stages after defeating Tunisia 4-0 in Group F. It's the most goals Japan has scored in a World Cup match.

Analysis of the Group F game between Tunisia and Japan in Monterrey, Mexico

Japan crushed Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th FIFA World Cup match ever played, eliminating the North African side and moving to 4 points in the group stage.

The World Cup marked its 1000th game with Japan thrashing Tunisia 4-0 on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito…

Japan dominates Tunisia 4-0 in their 1,000th World Cup match, securing a strong position in Group F.

Japan beats Tunisia 4-0 in the World Cup's 1,000th match. Tunisia winning Group F now at 0.1% YES.

Ayase Ueda scored a brace, Daichi Kamada netted his second goal of the tournament and Junya Ito got off the mark in Mexico.

Ayase Ueda scores a brace, Daichi Kamada bags his second goal of the tournament and Junya Ito gets off the mark in Mexico.

Japan are the first Asian side to score four goals in a World Cup match.

Ayase Ueda scored twice as Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th game in World Cup history, pushing the Asian giants closer to the round of 32.

Dopo il pareggio per 2-2 contro l'Olanda nella prima giornata, i nipponici rifilano un netto 0-4 alla Tunisia e ne sanciscono l'eliminazione della Coppa del Mondo. Rassegna…

Japan secured a decisive victory over Tunisia in Monterrey, eliminating the North African side and overshadowing Herve Renard's brief tenure as Tunisia's new coach.

Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32.

Two goals from Ayase Ueda, and one each from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito, keep Asian giants Japan second in Group F.

The loss for Tunisia means it is eliminated from the tournament. The North African nation could not contain Japan’s speedy attack nor create any clear chances of their own.