Brazil vs Tunisia
Brazil vs Tunisia preview
Brazil vs Tunisia pits Brazil (FIFA #5) against Tunisia (#49) in Group G on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. Brazil go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Tunisia have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500) is the open-roof home of the New York Giants, New York Jets (NFL). It sits 2m above sea level in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford). June/July temperatures in New York average a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Brazil have appeared at 22 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: QF, QF, QF, 4th, QF). Tunisia have appeared at 7 World Cups (last five: Group, Group, Group, Group, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Brazil vs Tunisia — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Brazil | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #5 | #49 |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL | CAF |
| WC appearances | 22 | 7 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | QF, QF, QF, 4th, QF | Group, Group, Group, Group, Group |
| Captain | Marquinhos | Aïssa Laïdouni |
| Manager | Dorival Júnior | Sami Trabelsi |
| Players to watch | Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Endrick | Ellyes Skhiri, Anis Ben Slimane, Hannibal Mejbri |
Get live Brazil vs Tunisia data
// Fetch live data for Brazil vs Tunisia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-27',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Brazil vs Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil vs Tunisia is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).
What stage is Brazil vs Tunisia?
Brazil vs Tunisia is a Group Stage fixture in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Brazil vs Tunisia?
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500, opened 2010, open roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford) hosts Brazil vs Tunisia.
Who is favoured to win Brazil vs Tunisia?
Brazil go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #5, with Tunisia ranked #49. Brazil's best World Cup finish is Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002); Tunisia's is Group stage. Live odds for Brazil vs Tunisia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Brazil vs Tunisia?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Brazil vs Tunisia in my timezone?
Brazil vs Tunisia kicks off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Brazil vs Tunisia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-27) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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