Japan's Predicted Lineup vs Tunisia at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Japan will look to take a major step toward the knockout rounds when it faces Tunisia in the second round of Group F at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Japan will look to take a major step toward the knockout rounds when it faces Tunisia in the second round of Group F at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The match also carries historic significance, as it will become the 1,000th game in FIFA World Cup history.
Japan boosted by an exciting opening draw
The Samurai Blue made a strong impression in their tournament opener, earning a thrilling 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in one of the standout matches of the opening round.
Hajime Moriyasu's side showed resilience, quality and attacking ambition against one of Europe's traditional powers, reinforcing the belief that Japan can be one of the tournament's surprise packages.
A victory against Tunisia would put the Asian side in an excellent position to advance.
When and where is Japan vs Tunisia?
The Group F Matchday 2 clash will take place on Saturday, June 20, at 12:00 AM ET.
The match will be played at Monterrey Stadium, host of the historic 1,000th FIFA World Cup match.
Japan's predicted lineup vs Tunisia
Japan:
Zion Suzuki; Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Shogo Taniguchi, Hiroki Ito; Ritsu Doan, Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura; Takefusa Kubo, Daizen Maeda and Ayase Ueda.
Head Coach: Hajime Moriyasu.
Kubo leads Japan's ambitions
Japan boasts a squad filled with players competing at the highest level in Europe, but much of the spotlight will fall on Takefusa Kubo.
The Real Sociedad star embodies the creativity and flair of the Samurai Blue attack, supported by the experience and movement of Daichi Kamada and Ayase Ueda.
After securing a valuable draw against the Netherlands, Japan knows that a win over Tunisia could move it within touching distance of the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
