[World Cup 4-0 victory] Daiki Iwamasa declares, "Japan's national team is no longer playing the way of a powerful country"
He scored 4 goals against Tunisia, making him the most points-scoring player in a World Cup victory. Former Japan national team defender Taiki Iwamasa says, ``Comparisons with the past are meaningless.'' What is the essential evolution of the team?
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The Japanese national team defeated Tunisia 4-0 in the second group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting a record for the most points scored in World Cup history. Ritsu Doan scored the first goal in the 12th minute of the first half, and Junya Ito scored an additional point in the 23rd minute of the first half. In the second half, Takefusa Kubo scored from a penalty kick in the 15th minute, and Kiyo Ueda scored a penalty kick in the 38th minute of the second half, resulting in a 4-0 victory.
