Japan Claims First World Cup Qualifier Win, Defeating Tunisia 4-0 in 1000th Match

Japan's men's national football team achieved a significant milestone, securing their first victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers by decisively beating Tunisia 4-0. The match, held at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, was not only a crucial win for the team but also marked the 1000th game in the history of the Japanese men's national team in the World Cup. Goals from Daichi Kamada, Ayase Ueda (twice), and Junya Ito propelled Japan to a commanding win. This result follows their opening 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, bringing their total points to 4. They now sit second in Group F, level on points with the Netherlands but trailing on goal difference. The victory also saw Japan achieve a historic feat by scoring four goals in a single World Cup match, a first for an Asian nation. Furthermore, with this win, Japan has now recorded 8 victories in the World Cup, equaling the record for the most World Cup wins by an Asian team, previously held by South Korea.