Tunisia vs Japan
Tunisia vs Japan preview
Tunisia vs Japan is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group F. Tunisia (Seed #24) face Japan (#22) on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Estadio BBVA. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Estadio BBVA (capacity 53,500) is the open-roof home of the CF Monterrey (Liga MX). It sits 540m above sea level in Monterrey. June/July temperatures in Monterrey average a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Tunisia have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Japan have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Tunisia vs Japan — 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 | Tunisia | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #24 | #22 |
| Confederation | CAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Tunisia vs Japan data
// Fetch live data for Tunisia vs Japan
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();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 20
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Tunisia vs Japan at the 2026 World Cup?
Tunisia vs Japan is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:00 UTC at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey.
What stage is Tunisia vs Japan?
Tunisia vs Japan is a Group Stage fixture in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Tunisia vs Japan?
Estadio BBVA (capacity 53,500, opened 2015, open roof, natural grass) in Monterrey hosts Tunisia vs Japan.
Who is favoured to win Tunisia vs Japan?
Japan go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #22, with Tunisia seeded #24. Japan's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Tunisia's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Tunisia vs Japan are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Tunisia vs Japan?
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 Tunisia vs Japan in my timezone?
Tunisia vs Japan kicks off at Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Tunisia vs Japan 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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