The Japan National Football Team defeated Tunisia 4-0 in the second match of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Iwamasa Daisuke stated that 'it's a victory for Japanese football as a whole...' and expressed his expectations for the team's future. The fact that the team was able to utilize 22 players in the tournament is a significant factor, according to Iwamasa, who praised the team's flexibility in their gameplay. Additionally, while the 4-0 victory, which marked the highest score in the World Cup, is significant, Iwamasa noted that it remains to be seen whether the team has truly become a strong contender. Iwamasa analyzed that the team's power difference was the deciding factor in their victory, stating 'I didn't have any concerns...'.