The Japan national football team will face Tunisia in the second match of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 21. The match will be held at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico and will be broadcast on Japanese TV, NHKBS, and DAZN. In the first match against the Netherlands, Japan trailed twice but managed to equalize with goals from Keisuke Nakamura and Daichi Kamada, resulting in a draw. Manager Hajime Moriyasu emphasized that the team is not satisfied with the result and that the match against Tunisia will be a tough one. Tunisia suffered a heavy defeat in their first match against Sweden, losing 5-0, and subsequently replaced their manager, Sabri Lamouchi, with Herve Renard. Japan will face a new-look Tunisia team, and Moriyasu is cautious about the match. Keisuke Nakamura recalled that the match against Saudi Arabia, which was coached by Renard, was a tough one, ending in a 0-0 draw. Yuto Nagatomo also expressed his concerns, saying that the match against Tunisia might be even tougher than the one against the Netherlands. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the match, Japan is focused on showcasing their team strength, which they have built up over the past eight years under Moriyasu's management. The team's starting lineup is expected to feature Eiji Kawashima in goal, with a backline of Hiroki Sakai, Maya Yoshida, and Yuto Nagatomo. The midfield will likely consist of Hidemasa Morita and Daichi Kamada, with Keisuke Nakamura and Yuto Nagatomo on the wings. Takumi Minamino is expected to start up front, with Yuya Osako and Daizen Maeda providing support from the bench. Japan is looking to take the initiative from the start and score an early goal to take control of the match.