The Tunisia national football team faces Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026, seeking a win after a heavy defeat to Sweden in the first round. The Japanese are considered one of the strongest in the group, after their draw with the Netherlands. Tunisia's coach, Hervé Renard, is looking to restore hope for the North African representatives in this crucial match. Japan must win to keep any hope of qualifying, after collecting only one point in the previous two rounds. The Japanese have strength in their lineup, having scored five of their last seven goals in the World Cup through substitute players. Shogo Taniguchi, Japan's central defender, is expected to be one of the key players in this match, after his outstanding performance in the previous two rounds.