Tunisia vs Japan — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Tunisia vs Japan kicks off in GROUP F of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Tunisia and Japan meet in Group F at the 2026 World Cup in a clash of contrasting styles. Tunisia, known for their defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat, will rely on their organized backline and the creativity of Wahbi Khazri to unlock Japan's defense. Japan, under manager Hajime Moriyasu, have evolved into a possession-based side with quick transitions, spearheaded by the dynamic Takefusa Kubo and the experienced Daichi Kamada. Both teams are vying for a spot in the knockout stages, with Japan looking to build on their recent Asian Cup success and Tunisia aiming to replicate their 2022 World Cup upset of France. The key battle will be in midfield, where Tunisia's Ellyes Skhiri will look to disrupt Japan's rhythm, while Japan's Wataru Endo provides defensive cover and distribution. Expect a tight, tactical affair with set-pieces potentially decisive.

Key players to watch

Tunisia

Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier) — The veteran playmaker is Tunisia's creative hub, capable of unlocking defenses with his vision and set-piece delivery.
Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt) — A tireless midfielder who breaks up play and provides a shield for the backline.
Youssef Msakni (Al-Arabi) — The captain and all-time top scorer, known for his dribbling and finishing from wide areas.

Japan

Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) — The young winger is Japan's most dangerous attacker, with pace, dribbling, and an eye for goal.
Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) — A versatile midfielder who contributes goals and assists, linking play between the lines.
Wataru Endo (Liverpool) — The defensive midfielder anchors the team, offering experience and composure in possession.

How to watch Tunisia vs Japan — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Tunisia vs Japan?

Sun, Jun 21 at 04:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP F of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Tunisia vs Japan?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.