Group F standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Tunisia
With one match played, Tunisia needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Japan
An opening win over Tunisia would be a major statement and strengthen Japan's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Tunisia | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 40 | 16 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Best WC Finish | Group stage (6 times) | Round of 16 (2002, 2018, 2022) |
| Manager | Sabri Lamouchi | Hajime Moriyasu |
| How They Qualified | CAF — Group J winners | AFC 3rd Round — Group C winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — beat France but eliminated | Round of 16 — lost to Croatia on pens |
| Captain | Youssef Msakni | Wataru Endō |
Prediction
Tunisia 1 — 2 Japan
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Japan (ranked 16th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Tunisia have appeared at 7 World Cups. Japan have appeared at 8.
Tunisia are ranked 40th in the world. Japan are ranked 16th.
This match takes place at Estadio BBVA, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Estadio BBVA · Monterrey · Capacity: 50,113
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