Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada scored his second goal of the 2026 World Cup as Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 in Monterrey on Sunday, 21 June. The 29-year-old opened the scoring after just four minutes, rounding off a sweeping move as Japan secured their first win of the tournament and moved onto four points in Group F.
Kamada had already made Palace history in Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, becoming the first active Eagles player to score a non-penalty goal at a World Cup finals. His latest finish means he now has two goals in two group games, with Japan due to face Sweden in Dallas on Friday, 26 June. It is a timely reminder of his value before Pierre Sage begins pre-season work.
Kamada gives Palace another World Cup storyline
The update matters at Selhurst Park because Palace have a record 13 players involved at this World Cup, and Kamada is quickly becoming one of the club’s standout representatives. The midfielder was later substituted in the 73rd minute, but his early strike set the tone for a result that eliminated Tunisia and strengthened Japan’s push towards the knockout phase.
Palace confirmed the details in their latest World Cup player tracker, which also noted Evann Guessand’s finals debut for Ivory Coast and Chris Richards helping the USA secure another group-stage win.
