Japan demolished Tunisia 4–0 in a dominant Group F display at the 2026 World Cup, with the visitors' superior control and finishing proving decisive. Japan monopolised possession at 62 per cent and created significantly more danger, registering 11 shots including five on target against Tunisia's two attempts, neither threatening. The xG differential told the story plainly: Japan's 2.13 expected goals vastly outweighed Tunisia's 0.05, reflecting a mismatch in attacking threat throughout. Tunisia's goalkeeper faced five shots on target but could only save one, conceding 2.73 expected goals against, while Japan's defence remained imperious with a clean sheet. Both sides deployed identical 3–4–2–1 formations, yet Japan's superior execution in midfield and clinical finishing in the final third separated the teams entirely. The result represents a statement performance from Japan in the group stage.