Monterrey, June 19 -- Tunisia and Japan are set to make World Cup history when they meet in Monterrey on Saturday (local time), as their Group F clash becomes the 1,000th match in the tournament's history.

From the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup in Uruguay on July 13 to this landmark 2026 edition in North America, featuring teams from Africa and Asia, the competition has witnessed several historic and milestone encounters over the decades, according to the FIFA website.

Interestingly, two World Cup finals--held in 1966 and 2018--coincided with centenary milestones, while on three occasions, simultaneous kick-offs have resulted in two matches sharing equal billing on the global stage.

Japan began their campaign with a 2-2 draw against th...