The Japan national football team won against Tunisia with a score of 4-0 in the second match of Group F of the 2026 World Cup North and Central America tournament, held at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico on June 21, 2026. Japan's midfielder Koki Machida scored the first goal, and forward Kota Watanabe scored the second goal. In the second half, midfielder Junya Ito and forward Kota Watanabe scored goals, ending the game with a 4-0 victory. The Japan national football team updated their record for most goals in a single World Cup match in 16 years, since the 2010 South Africa tournament's match against Denmark, which ended with a score of 3-1. Former Japan national football team player Keisuke Honda, who provided commentary, made a remark that seemed to predict Kota Watanabe's performance. Additionally, Keisuke Honda encouraged the Japanese team, saying 'It's an Ikkei Don Don, a rare occurrence in the soccer world.'