Fixture: Tunisia vs Japan
Tournament: Round 2 – FIFA World Cup 2026
Date/Time: 08:00 GMT +4  21 th June
Arena: Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)


Match Preview :

The Tunisia vs Japan match will take place on 21 June at Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Both teams enter this fixture with high motivation, knowing that every point can be crucial in the battle for qualification to the knockout stage.

A positive result could have a significant impact on the group standings and each team’s chances of advancing in the tournament.

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious competition in international football, where every match carries enormous importance. Both sides will be looking to make the most of their strengths and take another step toward a successful campaign.

Tunisia will aim to control possession and create scoring opportunities, while Japan will focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure and taking advantage of their chances on the counterattack.

With so much at stake, neither team will want to leave the field empty-handed. The players are expected to give their all in pursuit of a valuable result that could have a significant impact on their World Cup campaign.


At this stage of the tournament, every match matters, and the players are expected to give everything on the pitch in pursuit of a valuable result. A strong performance could provide important momentum and confidence heading into the upcoming fixtures.

Fans can expect an exciting and competitive encounter, as both teams possess talented players capable of making the difference in key moments.

Tunisia are considered the favorites, but Japan will certainly fight hard to achieve a positive result and improve their chances of reaching the next round.


 

Probable Lineups

Tunisia:

Goalkeeper:  Aymen Dahmen, Sabri Ben Hessen, Mouhib Chamakh.

Defender:  Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn, Ali Abdi, Yan Valery, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, Moutaz Neffati, Omar Rekik, Adem Arous, Raed Chikhaoui.

Midfielder:  Ellyes Skhiri (captain), Hannibal Mejbri, Anis Ben Slimane, Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Ismaël Gharbi, Hadj Mahmoud, Rani Khedira.

Forward:  Elias Achouri, Firas Chaouat, Hazem Mastouri, Elias Saad, Sebastian Tounekti, Khalil Ayari, Rayan Elloumi.

Coach:  Sabri Lamouchi

 

 

 

 

Japan:

Goalkeeper:  Zion Suzuki, Keisuke Ōsako, Tomoki Hayakawa.

Defender:  Yukinari Sugawara, Shōgo Taniguchi, Kō Itakura, Yūto Nagatomo, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Ayumu Seko, Hiroki Itō, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Junnosuke Suzuki.

Midfielder:  Wataru Endo (captain), Ao Tanaka, Takefusa Kubo, Ritsu Dōan, Keito Nakamura, Junya Itō, Daichi Kamada, Kaishū Sano.

Forward:  Keisuke Gotō, Daizen Maeda, Yuito Suzuki, Ayase Ueda, Kōki Ogawa, Kento Shiogai.

Coach:  Hajime Moriyasu

 

 

LiveonScore Prediction:

1. Japan to win or draw

2. Both Teams to Score – Yes

3. Under 2.5 Goals