Netherlands national football team has won its second group match in the 2026 World Cup. Japan has also won its second group match by beating Tunisia 4-0. Ayase Ueda was the man of the match with two goals and an assist. With the win, Japan joins Netherlands on four points in group F. Oranje leads the group based on a higher number of goals scored. Tunisia is eliminated after its second consecutive loss. In the final group match against Netherlands on Thursday night, only pride is at stake for the North Africans. Japan started with Eredivisie players Ko Itakura, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Ueda in the starting lineup. Hagenaar Omar Rekik, who scored the only goal against Sweden, started for Tunisia. Japan dominated from the start and took the lead within four minutes. Daichi Kamada scored with a low shot that went past the goalkeeper's leg. Shortly after, goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen barely prevented Japan's 2-0 lead by clearing a ball that had almost completely crossed the goal line. Despite Hervé Renard's instructions during the break, Japan's 2-0 lead was inevitable. The deserved goal was scored by Eredivisie top scorer Ueda. The Feyenoord striker shot from the edge of the penalty area and surprised goalkeeper Dahmen with a precise shot in the far corner. After that, Japan took its foot off the gas, without ever losing control. Midway through the second half, Junya Ito, after a fine pass from Ueda, increased the score to 3-0. With his second goal of the evening, Ueda also made it 4-0 in the final phase. The cross from substitute Ito seemed a bit too high, but with a powerful jump and a clever header, Ueda placed the ball in the far corner. This was Japan's biggest win in a World Cup. Oranje leads group F and has a good chance of advancing to the next round. Netherlands national football team only needs to play against Tunisia to save face. Japan has a good chance of advancing to the next round, but still needs to play against Netherlands. The outcome of this match is very important for both teams.
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Netherlands national football team wins group match
Netherlands national football team wins second group match, Japan also beats Tunisia 4-0, Oranje leads group F
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