Japan faces Tunisia in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from Monterrey Stadium on June 21, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 12:00 AM ET
- Location: Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey, Mexico
- TV Channels: FS1, Telemundo
How to Watch Japan vs. Tunisia on June 21, 2026
You can watch Tunisia take on Japan live with DIRECTV on FS1, Telemundo on June 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET.
Japan (0-1-0) vs. Tunisia (0-0-1) — Group F Match Preview
Japan arrive at Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey with a draw already in the bank from their Group F opener, while Tunisia come into this second round of matches still searching for their first point after an opening loss.
The contrast in qualifying tells its own story, with Japan having become the first non-host nation to book a place at this tournament back in March 2025 and Tunisia winning their CAF group without conceding across their first eight matches. Takefusa Kubo carries the creative load for Japan after a 2 goal and 4 assist return in LALIGA this season, and he scored the goal that clinched qualification.
Up front, Ayase Ueda offers a more direct threat for the Japanese, while on the other side Hannibal Mejbri has been the spark for Tunisia with 1 goal and 4 assists in the Premier League this season. Hervé Renard, appointed after Tunisia’s opening 5-1 loss to Sweden, knows his new side has never advanced past the group stage. Hervé Renard, appointed after Tunisia’s opening 5-1 loss to Sweden, knows his new side has never advanced past the group stage.
A win would lift either side into a strong position to chase a place in the knockout rounds.
National TV
FS1, Telemundo
What Time is the Tunisia vs. Japan Match on June 21, 2026?
The Japan vs. Tunisia match starts at 12:00 AM ET.
Where Can I Watch Japan vs. Tunisia?
You can watch Japan vs. Tunisia on FS1 and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Japan vs. Tunisia
Japan
Ayase Ueda — Striker. The Feyenoord forward leads the Japanese line and brings 14 shots and 1 goal from his European campaign this season into the tournament. His job is to convert the chances Japan’s creative players manufacture, and a single clinical finish could be the difference in a tight Group F race.
Takefusa Kubo — Winger. Kubo has been Japan’s most productive attacker at Real Sociedad, posting 2 goals and 4 assists across 17 starts in LALIGA this season. He scored the goal that sealed Japan’s qualification, and his 28 shots point to a player who looks for the target whenever he drifts inside off the right.
Tunisia
Hannibal Mejbri — Midfielder. The Burnley man is Tunisia’s creative engine, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists in the Premier League this season. With 19 shots and 15 starts behind him, he gives Renard a player willing to drive at defenders and take responsibility in the final third.
Youssef Msakni — Forward. The veteran attacker has long been a leader for Tunisia and remains a focal point of the attack. His experience at this level matters for a side that has yet to register a point in Group F.
Aissa Laidouni — Midfielder. Laidouni is the combative presence in the center of the park, the kind of midfielder who breaks up play and protects the back line. Against a Japan side built on quick passing, his work without the ball could decide how much room Kubo and company find.
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