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Match Center: Tunisia vs Japan — FIFA World Cup 2026

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Tunisia flagTunisia
VS
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 · 04:00 UTC
Japan flagJapan
Group F · Match 36•Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
Pre-Match

Prediction & Build-Up

Match Prediction

Winner pick: Tunisia

TUN
41%
vs
Draw
26%
vs
JPN
33%

Model lean: Tunisia. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.

Head-to-Head

Last 5 meetings between the two sides

TUN wins
1
Draws
2
JPN wins
2
  • 2024-02-21TUN 0 - 0 JPN · Nations LeagueMOTM: James Park
  • 2023-11-23TUN 1 - 2 JPN · Nations LeagueMOTM: Ivan Berg
  • 2022-08-07JPN 1 - 2 TUN · Continental FinalMOTM: Hugo Hansen
  • 2021-10-13JPN 2 - 1 TUN · Nations LeagueMOTM: Diego Petit
  • 2020-05-03JPN 2 - 2 TUN · Continental FinalMOTM: Marco Martínez

Last 3 - Form Guide

Most recent results for each side

Tunisia flagTunisiaWDL
  • 2026-03-10vs POR · FIFA WC Qualifier2-1
  • 2026-02-15vs ARG · International Friendly0-0
  • 2026-01-20vs NED · International Friendly0-1
Japan flagJapanLDL
  • 2026-03-10vs BRA · Nations League0-1
  • 2026-02-15vs MEX · FIFA WC Qualifier1-1
  • 2026-01-20vs ENG · Continental Final0-1

Recent Man-of-the-Match Form

Standout performers from related fixtures

  • BRA flagBRA2026-05-10
    Vinícius Jr.
    Two assists, one decisive carry through the left channel.
  • FRA flagFRA2026-04-13
    Kylian Mbappé
    Hat-trick from inside-left positions; clinical finishing.
  • ESP flagESP2026-03-16
    Rodri
    Tempo control, completed 96% of passes, recovered 11 balls.
  • ESP flagESP2026-02-19
    Pedri
    Press-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.

Key Players to Watch

  • TUNTunisia
    Ellyes Skhiri
    Midfield screen and second-ball winner
  • TUNTunisia
    Hannibal Mejbri
    Aggressive presser and ball carrier
  • JPNJapan
    Takefusa Kubo
    Inverted right winger, creates overloads
  • JPNJapan
    Kaoru Mitoma
    1v1 winger attacking the left touchline