Tunisia takes on Japan in a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup late on Saturday, June 20, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Kickoff is at midnight ET heading into Sunday, June 21. Both sides need a result after difficult opening Group F fixtures, with Sweden and the Netherlands sitting above them following the first round of matches.
Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden in a heavy opening defeat and need a win here to keep any realistic hope of advancing. Head coach Jalel Kadri will be pushing for a more organized defensive performance after being overrun by Swedish pressing in the first game. Striker Issam Jebali and midfielder Ellyes Skhiri will need to provide leadership in what is effectively a decisive match for Tunisian World Cup ambitions.
Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in a dramatic Group F opener, conceding a late equalizer after leading twice. The Samurai Blue are known for disciplined defending and sharp counter-attacks, a style that has made them one of Asia’s most consistent performers in recent tournaments. A win against Tunisia would put Japan in a commanding position to advance from Group F with a match to spare.
In the United States, the match airs in English on Fox or FS1. Spanish-language broadcast is on Telemundo. To stream, Fox One carries all 104 World Cup matches live for $20 per month, with a seven-day free trial available. FuboTV’s Sports plan covers Fox and FS1 from $46 per month. YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and DirecTV Stream are additional live TV streaming options. All World Cup matches in Spanish stream exclusively on Peacock at $11 per month on the Premium plan.
UK viewers can watch free on BBC One or ITV1, with live streaming on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. In Japan, NHK and Fuji TV hold national broadcast rights for the tournament. North African viewers can follow Tunisia’s matches on beIN Sports and national broadcasters across the region.
The late-night US kickoff makes this one of the tournament’s more challenging fixtures to watch live on the East Coast, though it falls at a reasonable Sunday morning time in Europe and Asia. Japan drew 2-2 with Netherlands in their opener. Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1. The Netherlands vs Sweden match earlier today shapes the group table further. Schedules and live standings are at FIFA.com.
