The Japan national football team will face Tunisia in the second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage on June 20 (13:00 JST on June 21). In the first match against the Netherlands, they came from behind twice with goals from Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada, ending in a 2-2 draw. The next opponent is Tunisia, ranked 45th in the FIFA rankings. Having lost 1-5 to Sweden, Tunisia is expected to strengthen their defense and aim for a counterattack. Suzuki Zaion contributed to earning a point in the Netherlands match with his stable saving. In the Tunisia match, Suzuki will be required to have not only a wide defensive range but also the accuracy of long feeds that can be the starting point of attacks. His punt kick has the power to fly from his own penalty area to the opponent's, and it has been proven that it can lead to a scoring chance. Even if Japanese players cannot keep the ball, there is a possibility that players like Takuma Ominami can pick it up. As the match is expected to be intense, Suzuki's role in coaching and directing the line from the back will be important. The victory in the Tunisia match will have a significant impact on Japan's group stage performance. Suzuki Zaion's performance is highly anticipated.