On 21.06.2026, Japan meets Tunisia in an exciting World Cup match. With Japan having the edge, they are likely to take control of the game. Our website offers extensive pre-game analysis, helping you understand the dynamics and place your bets wisely.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group F | |||||||
| 1 | Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5/1 | 3 |
| 2 | Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/5 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Tunisia vs Japan
Tunisia vs Japan Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | Japan | Tunisia | 17.10.2023 | 2-0 |
| Kirin Cup | Japan | Tunisia | 14.06.2022 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Sweden | Tunisia | 15.06.2026 | 5-1 |
| Friendlies | Belgium | Tunisia | 06.06.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies | Austria | Tunisia | 01.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Canada | Tunisia | 01.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies | Haiti | Tunisia | 29.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Mali | Tunisia | 03.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Tanzania | Tunisia | 30.12.2025 | 1-1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Nigeria | Tunisia | 27.12.2025 | 3-2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | Tunisia | Uganda | 23.12.2025 | 3-1 |
| Arab Cup | Qatar | Tunisia | 07.12.2025 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Netherlands | Japan | 14.06.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies | Japan | Iceland | 31.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | England | Japan | 31.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies | Scotland | Japan | 28.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Japan | Indonesia | 10.06.2025 | 6-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Australia | Japan | 05.06.2025 | 1-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Japan | Saudi Arabia | 25.03.2025 | 0-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Japan | Bahrain | 20.03.2025 | 2-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | China | Japan | 19.11.2024 | 1-3 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Indonesia | Japan | 15.11.2024 | 0-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Tunisia VS Japan
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Tunisia vs Japan
Bookies' predictions
Tunisia
Betting Intelligence: Tunisia vs Japan
htmlThis is the World Cup. Every game matters. And when Japan face Tunisia, the stakes couldn't feel more real.
Japan arrive as clear favourites, priced at 1.64 to win. That's not a surprise. Their recent form has been extraordinary. They hammered Indonesia 6-0, destroyed China 7-0, and even beat England 1-0 in a pre-tournament friendly. This is a team playing with serious confidence right now.
Tunisia, on the other hand, are priced at 5.60 — and honestly, I think that tells the story pretty honestly. Their build-up form has been a mess. A 5-0 hammering by Belgium just days ago. Back-to-back losses to Egypt. A shock home defeat to Gambia in AFCON qualification. This is not a team moving in the right direction.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that says Tunisia are completely toothless. There's a surprising pattern buried in their recent results. They've shown they can score against strong opposition — they drew 1-1 with Brazil, beat Haiti, and pulled off a 3-0 win over Qatar in the Arab Cup. They have moments. The question is whether those moments come against a Japanese side this sharp.
Tactically, Japan's pressing game is what will hurt Tunisia most. Tunisia's defenders have looked shaky when forced to play quickly under pressure. Japan exploit exactly that kind of vulnerability. Watch their forwards — they move fast, combine in tight spaces, and create chances in bunches when their press wins the ball high up the pitch.
From a betting perspective, the Draw at 3.50 has some surface appeal, but I wouldn't go there. The head-to-head only has two meetings — Japan won 2-0 in a 2023 friendly, while Tunisia won 3-0 in the 2022 Kirin Cup. Interesting split, but Japan's current level is a different animal to that 2022 side.
My prediction? Japan win 2-0. I'd also back Japan to score in both halves — their attacking depth means they rarely switch off — and I'd strongly consider the Over 2.5 goals market given Tunisia's defensive frailty in recent weeks.
Japan look like a team ready to make a statement. Tunisia's World Cup could get very difficult, very quickly. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Chaouat | Tunisia | 30 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Valery | Tunisia | 27 | Defender | 185 | 85 |
| E. Skhiri | Tunisia | 31 | Midfielder | 185 | 74 |
| R. Khedira | Germany | 32 | Midfielder | 188 | 84 |
| S. Ben Hsan | Tunisia | 30 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Dahmen | Tunisia | 29 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 83 |
| A. Abdi | Tunisia | 32 | Defender | 183 | 73 |
| M. Talbi | Tunisia | 28 | Defender | 190 | 81 |
| S. Tounekti | Tunisia | 23 | Attacker | 183 | 68 |
| H. Mahmoud | Tunisia | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 78 |
| O. Rekik | Tunisia | 24 | Defender | 188 | 86 |
| H. Mejbri | Tunisia | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| A. Ben Slimane | Tunisia | 25 | Midfielder | 188 | 86 |
| Ismaël Gharbi | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| E. Saad | Tunisia | 26 | Attacker | 185 | 72 |
| M. Neffati | Sweden | 21 | Defender | 175 | 67 |
| K. Ayari | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Chikhaoui | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| C. Abdelmouhib | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Elloumi | Canada | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Minamino | Japan | 31 | Midfielder | 172 | 68 |
| J. Ito | Japan | 33 | Midfielder | 176 | 66 |
| T. Tomiyasu | Japan | 27 | Defender | 187 | 84 |
| W. Endo | Japan | 33 | Midfielder | 178 | 76 |
| T. Asano | Japan | 31 | Midfielder | 173 | 71 |
| T. Kubo | Japan | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 64 |
| H. Fujii | Japan | 25 | Defender | 185 | 74 |
| Y. Sugawara | Japan | 25 | Defender | 179 | 69 |
| H. Ito | Japan | 27 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| R. Kojima | Japan | 29 | Goalkeeper | 183 | 80 |
| R. Ito | Japan | 28 | Midfielder | 174 | 66 |
| S. Taniguchi | Japan | 34 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| H. Morita | Japan | 31 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| H. Kawabe | Japan | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| K. Okunuki | Japan | 26 | Midfielder | 171 | 61 |
| A. Ueda | Japan | 27 | Attacker | 182 | 76 |
| T. Nozawa | Japan | 23 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 90 |
| Z. Suzuki | Japan | 23 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 98 |
| A. Ito | Japan | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| S. Miura | Japan | 25 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
Tunisia vs Japan match odds
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