Japan and Tunisia will face off this Sunday at 4:00 AM GMT in a decisive Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both nations know that victory is essential to keep their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive.
After drawing with the Netherlands in their opening match, Japan aims to move closer to qualification, while Tunisia seeks its first points after a difficult start against Sweden.
Both teams have unveiled balanced starting lineups for what promises to be one of the most important matches in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tunisia coach Hervé Renard has named A. Dahmen in goal behind a defense featuring O. Rekik, M. Talbi, D. Bronn and Y. Valery. E. Skhiri and H. Mejbri will control the midfield, while A. Abdi, E. Saad, S. Tounekti and A. B. Slimane lead the attacking line.
Japan will start with Z. Suzuki in goal, protected by H. Itô, K. Itakura, T. Tomiyasu (c) and K. Nakamura. K. Sano, D. Kamada, J. Ito, A. Tanaka and R. Doan will support striker A. Ueda as the Blue Samurai chase a crucial victory.
