Germany vs Tunisia
Germany vs Tunisia preview
Germany vs Tunisia pits Germany (FIFA #9) against Tunisia (#49) in Group G on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. Germany 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 — Germany have appeared at 20 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Group, Champions, Runner-up, Group, Group). 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.
Germany 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 | Germany | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #9 | #49 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CAF |
| WC appearances | 20 | 7 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | Group, Champions, Runner-up, Group, Group | Group, Group, Group, Group, Group |
| Captain | Joshua Kimmich | Aïssa Laïdouni |
| Manager | Julian Nagelsmann | Sami Trabelsi |
| Players to watch | Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz | Ellyes Skhiri, Anis Ben Slimane, Hannibal Mejbri |
Get live Germany vs Tunisia data
// Fetch live data for Germany vs Tunisia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-20',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Germany vs Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup?
Germany vs Tunisia is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).
What stage is Germany vs Tunisia?
Germany vs Tunisia is a Group Stage fixture in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Germany vs Tunisia?
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500, opened 2010, open roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford) hosts Germany vs Tunisia.
Who is favoured to win Germany vs Tunisia?
Germany go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #9, with Tunisia ranked #49. Germany's best World Cup finish is Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014); Tunisia's is Group stage. Live odds for Germany vs Tunisia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Germany 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 Germany vs Tunisia in my timezone?
Germany vs Tunisia kicks off at Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Germany vs Tunisia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-20) 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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