TunisiavsJapan

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group F against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

Tunisia are one of Africa's most experienced World Cup nations, with the Eagles of Carthage known for their tactical sophistication and ability to compete with higher-ranked opponents. Japan arrive at the 2026 World Cup as Asia's strongest representative and a team that has demonstrated they can compete with the very best in the world.

Tunisia: Tunisia have appeared at six World Cups: 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022. Japan: Japan's best World Cup result was reaching the round of 16, which they have achieved four times: in 2002 as co-hosts, 2010, 2018, and 2022.

The match is scheduled at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM (18:00 ET).