Tunisia Vs Japan, FIFA World Cup 2026 In Pics: See Best Photos From Estadio Monterrey
Tunisia Vs Japan Match Gallery: The Group F match at Monterrey Stadium (Estadio BBVA) in Guadalupe today (June 21) marks a major milestone -- the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history, and both sides are eyeing their first win in this edition. Following a debilitating 1-5 loss to Sweden, a result that triggered the sacking of Sabri Lamouchi, Tunisia are desperate to avoid early elimination under the newly appointed manager Herve Renard. To keep their Round of 32 hopes alive, the Eagles of Carthage must secure a positive result before facing the Netherlands. Conversely, the Samurai Blue arrive with confidence after twice coming from behind to secure a 2-2 draw with the Dutch. A win today would virtually seal them a spot in the knockouts. History heavily favours the Asian powerhouse, and Hajime Moriyasu's team enter with a 5-0 (in six) head-to-head lead. But expect an intriguing battle as both teams fight for crucial points. See the best photos from the TUN vs JPN match.
Fans hold balloons marking the 1,000th World Cup match prior to the Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
A fan of Japan poses for a picture prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
A fan of Tunisia smiles prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
A fan waits for the start of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
Japan's Hisako, Princess Takamado, center, attends the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Players of Japan and Tunisia line up before their World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Tunisia team pose for a group photo before the World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Players of Japan pose for the group photo before their World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Tunisia head coach Herve Renard looks on before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Fans pose for a photo before Japan's World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Mexico, during a public viewing event in Tokyo, Sunday, June 21, 2026. AP Photo/Hiro Komae
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, greets Japan's Hisako, Princess Takamado before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22) and Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri (10) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Sofia Yaker
Japan's Daichi Kamada celebrates scoring the opening goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Tunisia during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu smiles during the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Referee Istvan Kovacs, right, talks to players during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu, right, and Tunisia's Sebastian Tounekti battle for the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22), Tunisia's Ellyes Skhiri (17) and Tunisia's Montassar Talbi (3) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Sofia Yaker
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes a save as Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu (22) charges during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri, left, heads the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
Japan's players refresh themselves during the hydration break at the World Cup Group F soccer match against Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan's Hiroki Ito, left, and Tunisia's Elias Saad go for a header during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Japan's Ayase Ueda scores his side's second goal against Tunisia during the World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen fails to stop Japan's Ayase Ueda from scoring his team's second goal during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Japan's Ayase Ueda (18) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Sofia Yaker
Japan's Ayase Ueda, left, and Daichi Kamada celebrate after Ueda scored their second goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. AP Photo/Sofia Yaker
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