FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Tunisia v Japan 🇹🇳🇯🇵 | OneFootball

Following Japan’s dramatic draw and Tunisia’s crushing defeat, both sides return to FIFA World Cup 26™ action on Saturday as they face off in Monterrey Stadium.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Who is playing today? 👀

Japan got off to a strong start as they twice came from behind to salvage a point against the Netherlands in a 2-2 draw thanks to goals from Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada.

Tunisia, on the other hand, are coming off the heaviest defeat in their World Cup™ history, losing their opening match 5-1 to Sweden.

The defeat resulted in the sudden dismissal of coach Sabri Lamouchi, and mid-tournament appointment of Hervé Renard.

Renard will be coaching in his third-straight men’s World Cup™, having taken charge of Morocco in 2018 and Saudi Arabia in 2022.

Players to watch 🔥

Eredivisie top scorer Ayase Ueda would have enjoyed netting against the nation where he plies his daily trade but suffered a night of frustration, although he'll be confident of netting against a side who shipped five last time out.

The tireless Daizen Maeda's energy is incredible to watch and he'll be key in pressing the Tunisian defence and putting them on the back foot too.

Although Omar Rekik offered Tunisia brief hope on matchday one, they were soundly defeated and it remains to be seen how many, if any, changes Renard will ring in for this one.

A holding midfield two of Ellyes Skhiri and Rani Khedira will have their hands full again against a Japan side bursting with energy.

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Fun facts 📊

Our prediction 🔮