Everything you need for Tunisia vs Japan Live is right here — kick-off time, streaming options, squads, preview, and prediction for this historic Group F clash.
Match Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Tunisia vs Japan |
| Date | Saturday, 20 June 2026 (Sunday in ET/BST) |
| Kick-off (ET) | 12:00 AM ET (midnight, technically June 21) |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 5:00 AM GMT |
| Kick-off (BST) | 5:00 AM BST |
| Kick-off (Tunisia Local) | 6:00 AM CET |
| Kick-off (Japan Local) | 1:00 PM JST |
| Venue | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Mexico |
| Stage | Group F — FIFA World Cup 2026 |
How to Watch Tunisia vs Japan Live Stream Online
USA — FS1 / FOX Sports App
- Visit foxsports.com or download the FOX Sports App on your device.
- Sign in with your cable/satellite TV provider credentials to authenticate.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and select Tunisia vs Japan.
- Stream in English on FS1; Spanish-language viewers can use the Telemundo App or Peacock.
Canada — TSN / CTV
- Head to tsn.ca or download the TSN app on iOS or Android.
- Log in with your Bell Media or participating TV provider subscription.
- Search for the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and select the Tunisia vs Japan match.
- Free-to-air viewers can also catch the match on CTV — no subscription needed.
UK — BBC One / BBC iPlayer
- Open BBC iPlayer at bbc.co.uk/iplayer or via the iPlayer app on any device.
- No login or subscription is required — BBC iPlayer is completely free to access in the UK.
- Navigate to the Sport section and find the FIFA World Cup 2026 live stream.
- The match airs at 5:00 AM BST, so set a reminder the night before.
Australia — SBS / SBS On Demand
- Download the SBS On Demand app or visit sbs.com.au/ondemand.
- No subscription is required — SBS is a free-to-air broadcaster with free online streaming.
- Find the FIFA World Cup 2026 hub and locate the Tunisia vs Japan fixture.
- All 104 World Cup matches are available on SBS and SBS On Demand, free of charge.
Tunisia — beIN Sports MAX / beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Subscribe to beIN Sports via your local satellite or cable provider in Tunisia.
- Alternatively, sign up for beIN SPORTS CONNECT at connect.beinsports.com.
- Log in and navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule.
- Select Tunisia vs Japan — coverage begins well before the 6:00 AM CET kick-off.
Japan — NHK / Nippon TV (NTV)
- Tune to NHK’s terrestrial or satellite channels, or stream free via the NHK+ app.
- Nippon TV (NTV) is also broadcasting this specific match as part of its Japan Group Stage package.
- Download the Tver app for additional on-demand access to highlights and replays.
- Kick-off is at 1:00 PM JST — ideal afternoon viewing for fans across Japan.
VPN tip for travelling fans: If you’re abroad and want to access your home stream, connect to a reputable VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN and select a server in your home country.
This routes your connection through your home region, unlocking the same free stream you’d watch at home. Always check your broadcaster’s terms of service before using a VPN.
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast Tunisia vs Japan?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | 12:00 AM ET |
| Canada | TSN, CTV | 12:00 AM ET |
| UK | BBC One | 5:00 AM BST |
| Australia | SBS, SBS Viceland | 3:00 PM AEST |
| Tunisia | beIN Sports MAX | 6:00 AM CET |
| Japan | NHK, Nippon TV (NTV) | 1:00 PM JST |
In the USA, FS1 is a cable/pay-TV channel, while Telemundo offers free-to-air Spanish-language coverage.
In the UK and Australia, BBC One and SBS are both completely free-to-air with no subscription required, making this one of the most accessible World Cup matches for fans in those territories.
Match Preview
Tunisia vs Japan is the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history, adding extraordinary weight to what is already a pivotal Group F encounter — both sides need points desperately after their respective openers against the Netherlands and Sweden.
Tunisia’s qualifying campaign was historically dominant: nine wins, one draw, zero losses, and not a single goal conceded across their entire African qualifying campaign.
Japan are tactically sophisticated under Hajime Moriyasu and will likely deploy their favoured three-at-the-back system, looking to press high and expose Tunisia’s wide defenders.
Tunisia, however, are a notoriously difficult team to break down, built on defensive solidarity and lethal on the counter-attack.
Unavailable players for Japan heading into this match include Junya Ito, Wataru Endo, and Zion Suzuki — all sidelined through injury.
Tunisia appear to have no confirmed absentees, though squad fitness should always be considered subject to official pre-match confirmation.
Tunisia Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | GK | Aymen Dahmen | CS Sfaxien |
| — | GK | Sabri Ben Hessen | Étoile du Sahel |
| — | GK | Abdelmouhib Chamakh | Club Africain |
| — | DEF | Montassar Talbi | Lorient |
| — | DEF | Dylan Bronn | Servette Geneva |
| — | DEF | Omar Rekik | NK Maribor |
| — | DEF | Yan Valery | Young Boys Berne |
| — | DEF | Ali Abdi | OGC Nice |
| — | DEF | Moutaz Neffati | IFK Norrköping |
| — | DEF | Raed Chikhaoui | US Monastir |
| — | DEF | Adem Arous | Kasımpaşa |
| — | DEF | Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida | Espérance de Tunis |
| — | MID | Ellyes Skhiri (C) | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| — | MID | Hannibal Mejbri | Burnley |
| — | MID | Anis Ben Slimane | Norwich City |
| — | MID | Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud | FC Lugano |
| — | MID | Rani Khedira | Union Berlin |
| — | MID | Mortadha Ben Ouanes | Kasımpaşa |
| — | MID | Ismael Gharbi | FC Augsburg |
| — | FWD | Elias Achouri | FC Copenhagen |
| — | FWD | Khalil Ayari | Paris Saint-Germain |
| — | FWD | Firas Chaouat | Club Africain |
| — | FWD | Rayan Elloumi | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| — | FWD | Hazem Mastouri | Dynamo Makhachkala |
| — | FWD | Elias Saad | Hannover 96 |
| — | FWD | Sebastian Tounekti | Celtic |
Key Players to Watch
- Ellyes Skhiri: Tunisia’s captain holds 81 international appearances, making him the most-capped player in this squad — a tenacious defensive midfielder who controls tempo and gives the team its shape.
- Hannibal Mejbri: The Burnley midfielder brings pace, creativity, and Premier League experience; with 44 caps and a second consecutive World Cup to his name, he’s Tunisia’s most dynamic attacking threat.
- Ismael Gharbi: The 22-year-old FC Augsburg attacking midfielder is one of Tunisia’s most creative outlets and a player who could unlock Japan’s high defensive line with his technical ability.
Japan Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | GK | Zion Suzuki | Parma |
| — | GK | Keisuke Osako | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
| — | GK | Tomoki Hayakawa | Kashima Antlers |
| — | DEF | Yuto Nagatomo | FC Tokyo |
| — | DEF | Shogo Taniguchi | Sint-Truiden |
| — | DEF | Ko Itakura | Ajax |
| — | DEF | Tsuyoshi Watanabe | Feyenoord |
| — | DEF | Takehiro Tomiyasu | Ajax |
| — | DEF | Hiroki Ito | Bayern Munich |
| — | DEF | Ayumu Seko | Le Havre |
| — | DEF | Yukinari Sugawara | Werder Bremen |
| — | MID | Junnosuke Suzuki | FC Copenhagen |
| — | MID | Wataru Endo (C) | Liverpool |
| — | MID | Junya Ito | Genk |
| — | MID | Daichi Kamada | Crystal Palace |
| — | MID | Ritsu Doan | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| — | MID | Ao Tanaka | Leeds United |
| — | MID | Keito Nakamura | Reims |
| — | MID | Kaishu Sano | Mainz |
| — | MID | Takefusa Kubo | Real Sociedad |
| — | MID | Yuito Suzuki | Freiburg |
| — | FWD | Koki Ogawa | NEC Nijmegen |
| — | FWD | Daizen Maeda | Celtic |
| — | FWD | Ayase Ueda | Feyenoord |
| — | FWD | Kento Shiogai | VfL Wolfsburg |
| — | FWD | Keisuke Goto | Sint-Truiden |
Key Players to Watch
- Takefusa Kubo: The Real Sociedad playmaker is Japan’s most technically gifted attacker — his ability to cut inside and create in tight spaces makes him the man Tunisia must track closely throughout.
- Daichi Kamada: The Crystal Palace midfielder offers creativity in the middle of the park and will be crucial in dictating tempo alongside the experience of Wataru Endo — though Endo’s fitness is currently in doubt.
- Daizen Maeda: The Celtic forward scored 14 goals and grabbed six assists in the Scottish Premiership this season, and his versatility to play as a left-winger or through the middle gives Moriyasu attacking flexibility.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Tunisia — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15 (BST) | Sweden | Group F | Estadio BBVA | 10:00 PM ET (June 14) |
| June 21 (BST) | Japan | Group F | Estadio BBVA | 12:00 AM ET |
| June 26 (BST) | Netherlands | Group F | Arrowhead Stadium | 7:00 PM ET (June 25) |
Japan — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Netherlands | Group F | AT&T Stadium | 4:00 PM ET |
| June 21 (BST) | Tunisia | Group F | Estadio BBVA | 12:00 AM ET |
| June 26 (BST) | Sweden | Group F | AT&T Stadium | 7:00 PM ET (June 25) |
Tunisia vs Japan Prediction
Japan hold the historical and tactical edge heading into this one — the Samurai Blue have beaten Germany, Brazil, England, and Spain since 2022, and their organised pressing system is well suited to punishing a Tunisia side that relies heavily on their defensive structure.
The injury concerns around Wataru Endo and Zion Suzuki could blunt Japan’s efficiency, however, which narrows the gap considerably.
Tunisia vs Japan has the hallmarks of a tight, low-scoring affair — we predict a 1-0 Japan victory, with their pace on the counter proving just enough to unlock a Tunisian backline that didn’t concede once in qualifying.
That said, on the 1,000th match in World Cup history, football has a habit of writing its own unforgettable scripts.
FAQs
What time does Tunisia vs Japan kick off?
Tunisia vs Japan kicks off at 12:00 AM ET on Sunday, June 21 — that’s 10:00 PM local time on Saturday night in Monterrey, Mexico. In the UK and Australia, that translates to 5:00 AM BST and 3:00 PM AEST respectively.
Where can I watch Tunisia vs Japan in the USA?
In the USA, Tunisia vs Japan Live is broadcast on FS1 in English, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. You can also stream every match in 4K on the FOX Sports App or Peacock (Spanish), with a FuboTV free trial also giving access to FS1.
What is the head-to-head record between Tunisia and Japan?
The two sides met at the 2002 World Cup, with Japan winning 2-0 — a result that helped send the Samurai Blue into the knockout stages. Across all competitive meetings, Japan hold the superior record with three wins from their four encounters.
Who is the key player to watch for Japan?
Takefusa Kubo is Japan’s most dangerous creative force — the Real Sociedad midfielder’s dribbling, vision, and ability to produce moments of brilliance in tight spaces make him the player most likely to unlock Tunisia’s historically resilient defensive structure.
Who will win Tunisia vs Japan?
Japan are slight favourites given their recent record against elite opposition and tactical versatility, but Tunisia’s resolute defensive organisation and giant-killing pedigree make them dangerous. A narrow 1-0 Japan win is our call, though a draw would be no surprise given the stakes and Tunisia’s strength at the back.
