India, June 21 -- The Japan national football team heads into the second group-stage fixture high on confidence after their inspiring show against the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. They will now square off against Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium on June 20. While Japan bagged one point from their last game, Tunisia had a nightmarish outing, suffering a heavy defeat to Sweden, which led to the sack of their coach Sabri Lamouchi amid the mega competition. With Herve Renard taking over the charge, the Tunisia national football team seek redemption against Japan and climb up on the Group F table. A win for Samurai Blue will almost ensure their entry into the Round of 32.

The Netherlands now hold the top spot with four point...