The Japan national football team is set to face Tunisia in their second group stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Defender Yuto Nagatomo spoke about the team's unity and their determination to win. The match is scheduled to start at 22:00 local time (13:00 JST on June 21). Nagatomo emphasized the team's unity, saying that the 13 players who are making their World Cup debut are showing a strong sense of teamwork. The Japan national football team earned one point in their first match against the Netherlands. However, they have struggled in the second match of the group stage in the past seven World Cups, with a record of one win, three draws, and three losses. The team is looking to break this trend and advance to the next stage. Nagatomo himself has experience playing in the World Cup, having played in the 2014 Brazil World Cup. He recalled the match against Cote d'Ivoire, which kicked off at 22:00, saying that it was a very tough match. When asked about the kickoff time, he said that it is difficult to determine the best approach, but that the team has the mental toughness to overcome any challenges. He also emphasized the importance of starting the match strongly, saying that if they can get off to a good start, they can win. The Japan national football team is looking to win against Tunisia and take an important step towards advancing to the next stage. Nagatomo will do his best to contribute to the team's victory.