When does Tunisia vs Japan start?

Tunisia vs Japan (World Cup 2026) kicks off on Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 05:00. All times are Nigerian time (WAT, UTC+1).

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What is the head-to-head record between Tunisia and Japan?

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Tunisia 3-4-2-1

3-4-2-1 Japan

Dahmen

Bronn

↑

Talbi

Rekik

Valery

Slimane

Skhiri

↑

Abdi

↑

Saad

↑

Mejbri

Tounekti

↑

Suzuki

Tomiyasu

↑

Itakura

↓

Itō

Doan

↑

Sano

↓

Tanaka

Nakamura

↓↑

Ito

⚽

Kamada

⚽↑

Ueda

⚽↓↑

Tunisia Japan ⚽=Goal ▮=Yel ▮=Red ↑=Sub on

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🧑‍💼 Coaches & Referee

Hervé Renard

France

⚽ 3-4-2-1

Win Rate

Record0W0D2L

Hajime Moriyasu

Japan

⚽ 3-4-2-1

Win Rate

Record18W3D3L

⚖ Referee

Istvan Kovacs ROU

🟨 Yellow/g: 5.22 🟥 Red/g: 0.17 Fouls/g: 25.90 40 matches this season

⏱ ET — EXTRA TIME HALF TIME

90'

↕

Substitution — Tunisia

R. Khedira is introduced for E. Skhiri in the 90'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.

90'

↕

Substitution — Tunisia

E. Achouri is introduced for A. Abdi in the 90'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.

90'

🏁

🏁 Full Time

The final whistle has been blown. xG: Tunisia 2.12 – 0.00 Japan. Possession: Tunisia 38% – 62% Japan · Shots: 2 – 11 · On Target: 0 – 5 · Corners: 3 – 5 · Fouls: 8 – 15 · Offsides: 1 – 1 · Passes: 353 – 578 · Pass Accuracy: 80.5% – 89.4% · Throw-ins: 29 – 23 · Free Kicks: 15 – 8 · Tackles: 18 – 18 · Blocked Shots: 1 – 3.

90'

💬

85'

↕

Substitution — Japan

K. Goto is introduced for A. Ueda in the 85'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.

84'

⚽

GOAL! A. Ueda

Brilliant! A. Ueda tucks it away with composure in the 84' to make it 0–4. Great assist from K. Sano. Japan lead 0–4. A vital goal with time running out.

79'

↕

Substitution — Japan

A. Seko is introduced for T. Tomiyasu in the 79'. A tactical tweak as the manager looks to change the dynamic.

79'

↕

Substitution — Japan

Y. Suzuki is introduced for K. Nakamura in the 79'. Fresh legs introduced to inject energy into the game.

75'

💬

Match Pulse — 75'

Japan are pressing aggressively, forcing errors high up the pitch right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test. Japan are recycling possession more efficiently — 89% pass completion vs Tunisia's 80%.

74'

↕

Substitution — Japan

J. Suzuki is introduced for D. Kamada in the 74'. A like-for-like change to maintain the current shape.

74'

↕

Substitution — Japan

Y. Sugawara is introduced for R. Doan in the 74'. The manager throws on an attacking option in search of a goal.

70'

💬

Momentum Shift — 65'–80'

A notable shift in the balance of play: Japan are now pinning the opposition into their own half, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 10.53 in this window.

69'

⚽

GOAL! J. Ito

What a strike! J. Ito turns his man and dispatches with his weaker foot in the 69' to make it 0–3. Great assist from A. Ueda. Japan lead 0–3.

68'

💬

Shot Quality Analysis

Tunisia are finding pockets of space behind the defensive line — cumulative xG of 2.12 vs 0.00. The quality of their chances is telling.

64'

↕

Substitution — Tunisia

F. Chaouat is introduced for S. Tounekti in the 64'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.

60'

💬

Match Pulse — 60'

Japan are throwing their bodies on the line — 3 shots blocked, showing real defensive commitment. Japan are recycling possession more efficiently — 89% pass completion vs Tunisia's 80%.

55'

💬

Momentum Shift — 50'–65'

A notable shift in the balance of play: Japan are now asserting themselves as the dominant force, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 3.60 in this window.

46'

↕

Substitution — Tunisia

M. Ben Hmida is introduced for D. Bronn in the 46'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.

46'

↕

Substitution — Tunisia

I. Gharbi is introduced for E. Saad in the 46'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.

⏸ HALF TIME

45'

💬

First Half Summary

Japan are giving away fouls at an alarming rate — 15 committed, risking further bookings. Japan are recycling possession more efficiently — 89% pass completion vs Tunisia's 80%.

45'

⏸

⏸ Half Time

The referee brings the first half to a close. Possession: Tunisia 38% – 62% Japan · Shots: 2 – 11 · On Target: 0 – 5 · Corners: 3 – 5 · Fouls: 8 – 15 · Offsides: 1 – 1.

45'

💬

40'

💬

xG Snapshot

Expected goals from the shotmap: Tunisia 2.12 – 0.00 Japan. The xG gap tells its own story of how this game is developing.

31'

⚽

GOAL! A. Ueda

The net ripples! A. Ueda guides it into the bottom left corner in the 31' to make it 0–2. Great assist from K. Itakura. Japan lead 0–2.

30'

💬

Match Pulse — 30'

Corners are even at 3–5 — neither side gaining a clear set-piece edge. Japan are recycling possession more efficiently — 89% pass completion vs Tunisia's 80%.

30'

💬

Momentum Shift — 25'–35'

A notable shift in the balance of play: Japan are now pinning the opposition into their own half, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 7.60 in this window.

15'

💬

Match Pulse — 15'

Japan are recycling possession more efficiently — 89% pass completion vs Tunisia's 80%. Shot count: Tunisia 2 (on target: 0) vs Japan 11 (on target: 5).

15'

💬

Momentum Shift — 10'–20'

A notable shift in the balance of play: Japan are now asserting themselves as the dominant force, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 27.00 in this window.

⚽

GOAL! D. Kamada — The Lead!

Unstoppable! D. Kamada lifts a delicate chip over the onrushing keeper in the 4' to make it 0–1. Great assist from K. Nakamura. Japan lead 0–1.

▶

Kick Off — Tunisia vs Japan

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway! Early possession split: Tunisia 38% – 62% Japan.

Tunisia

MIN

Japan

Regular Assist: K. Nakamura D. Kamada Goal

⚽

31'

Regular Assist: K. Itakura A. Ueda Goal

⚽

⏸ Half Time

↑↓

↑M. Ben Hmida

↓D. Bronn

Substitution

46'

↑↓

↑I. Gharbi

↓E. Saad

Substitution

46'

↑↓

↑F. Chaouat

↓S. Tounekti

Substitution

64'

69'

Regular Assist: A. Ueda J. Ito Goal

⚽

74'

J. Suzuki↑

D. Kamada↓

Substitution

↑↓

74'

Y. Sugawara↑

R. Doan↓

Substitution

↑↓

79'

A. Seko↑

T. Tomiyasu↓

Substitution

↑↓

79'

Y. Suzuki↑

K. Nakamura↓

Substitution

↑↓

84'

Regular Assist: K. Sano A. Ueda Goal

⚽

85'

K. Goto↑

A. Ueda↓

Substitution

↑↓

↑R. Khedira

↓E. Skhiri

Substitution

90'

↑↓

↑E. Achouri

↓A. Abdi

Substitution

90'

Win Probability CatBoost ML

3084%

Tunisia

2150%

Draw

4766%

Japan

Expected Goals (xG)

1.17

Tunisia

xG
exp.

1.10

Japan

Most Likely Score

🎯 1-1

Markets

Over 1.5 7651%

Over 2.5 4411%

Over 3.5 1948%

BTTS 5091%

Confidence

4766%

Japan 50 players

Player

Rtg

Ayase Ueda

F · 84'

⚽ 2G 👥 1A xG 0.42 5 shots 64% pass

9.6

Ko Itakura

D · 90'

👥 1A 96% pass

7.9

Kaishu Sano

M · 90'

👥 1A 95% pass

7.7

Keito Nakamura

M · 79'

👥 1A xG 0.02 1 shot 89% pass

7.6

Takehiro Tomiyasu

D · 79'

xG 0.14 1 shot 89% pass

7.4

Hiroki Itō

D · 90'

92% pass

7.3

Ao Tanaka

M · 90'

xG 0.03 1 shot 96% pass

7.2

Zion Suzuki

G · 90'

89% pass

6.9

Junya Ito

M · 90'

⚽ 1G xG 0.64 2 shots 81% pass

6.9

Hannibal Mejbri

M · 90'

xG 0.01 1 shot 84% pass

6.8

Keisuke Goto

F · 13'

100% pass

6.8

Anis Ben Slimane

M · 90'

84% pass

6.7

Ritsu Doan

M · 74'

85% pass

6.7

Junnosuke Suzuki

D · 17'

100% pass

6.7

Ayumu Seko

D · 11'

85% pass

6.7

Daichi Kamada

M · 73'

⚽ 1G xG 0.84 1 shot 77% pass

6.6

Yuito Suzuki

M · 11'

100% pass

6.6

Firas Chaouat

F · 26'

100% pass

6.5

Yan Valery

D · 90'

77% pass

6.4

Ali Abdi

D · 89'

63% pass

6.4

Yukinari Sugawara

D · 16'

67% pass

6.4

Elias Saad

F · 45'

83% pass

6.3

Sebastian Tounekti

M · 64'

89% pass

6.3

Ismael Gharbi

M · 45'

xG 0.03 1 shot 71% pass

6.3

Amine Ben Hmida

D · 45'

76% pass

6.2

Dylan Bronn

D · 45'

85% pass

6.1

Ellyes Skhiri

M · 89'

89% pass

6.0

Omar Rekik

D · 90'

78% pass

5.9

Montassar Talbi

D · 90'

90% pass

5.8

Aymen Dahmen

G · 90'

43% pass

5.3

Elias Achouri

M · 1'

100% pass

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Rani Khedira

M · 1'

100% pass

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Abdelmouhib Chamakh

—

Sabri Ben Hessen

—

Adem Arous

—

Moataz Nefati

—

Raed Chikhaoui

—

Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud

—

Mortadha Ben Ouanes

—

Hazem Mastouri

—

Khalil Ayari

—

Rayan Elloumi

—

Keisuke Osako

—

Tomoki Hayakawa

—

Shogo Taniguchi

—

Tsuyoshi Watanabe

—

Yuto Nagatomo

—

Daizen Maeda

—

Kento Shiogai

—

Koki Ogawa

—

Shot Map

Goal

On Target

Block

Miss

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Match Momentum

Tunisia

Japan

Tunisia Press

20%

Japan Press

80%

📈 Japan controlled the tempo for most of this match, maintaining a 80% share of the pressure index across 92 data points.

Tunisia 0-4 Japan — Full Match Report

World Cup 2026 · Matchweek 2 · 21 June 2026

Supporters were treated to a competitive match in which Japan ultimately prevailed in World Cup 2026, on 21 June 2026. Tunisia set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Japan opting for a 3-4-2-1.

The sides went in at half time with the score at 0-2, Japan ahead at the interval.

How the goals went in:

4' — D. Kamada (Japan) — Assist: K. Nakamura
31' — A. Ueda (Japan) — Assist: K. Itakura
69' — J. Ito (Japan) — Assist: A. Ueda
84' — A. Ueda (Japan) — Assist: K. Sano

Key statistics: Japan dominated possession with 62% of the ball compared to Tunisia's 38%; Tunisia mustered 0 shots on target compared to Japan's 5; total shots read Tunisia 2, Japan 11; Tunisia won 3 corners to Japan's 5; Tunisia committed 8 fouls, Japan 15; Tunisia were caught offside 1 times, Japan 1.

Substitutions: M. Ben Hmida replaced D. Bronn (Tunisia, 46'); I. Gharbi replaced E. Saad (Tunisia, 46'); F. Chaouat replaced S. Tounekti (Tunisia, 64'); J. Suzuki replaced D. Kamada (Japan, 74'); Y. Sugawara replaced R. Doan (Japan, 74'); A. Seko replaced T. Tomiyasu (Japan, 79'); Y. Suzuki replaced K. Nakamura (Japan, 79'); K. Goto replaced A. Ueda (Japan, 85'); R. Khedira replaced E. Skhiri (Tunisia, 90'); E. Achouri replaced A. Abdi (Tunisia, 90').

The full-time whistle confirmed 0-4 in favour of Japan. A clean sheet to boot — a thoroughly professional performance from Japans defensive unit.

Auto-generated match report based on available match data.

Tunisia 0-4 Japan — Full Match Report

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