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Tunisia vs Japan Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
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Match Date | Sunday 21 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 05:00 UK time |
Venue | Estadio Monterrey |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Tunisia and Japan have been confirmed.
Tunisia Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Aymen Dahmen, Omar Rekik, Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn, Ellyes Skhiri, Hannibal Mejbri, Ali Abdi, Yan Valery, Sebastian Tounekti, Elias Saad, Anis Ben Slimane
Substitutes: Raed Chikhaoui, Adem Arous, Hadj Mahmoud, Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida, Rani Khedira, Hazem Mastouri, Moutaz Neffati, Khalil Ayari, Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Abdelmouhib Chamakh, Rayan Elloumi, Elias Achouri, Sabri Ben Hassen, Firas Chaouat, Ismaël Gharbi
Japan Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Zion Suzuki, Ko Itakura, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Ito, Ritsu Doan, Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura, Ao Tanaka, Junya Ito, Ayase Ueda
Substitutes: Daizen Maeda, Yukinari Sugawara, Keisuke Goto, Yuto Nagatomo, Keisuke Osako, Koki Ogawa, Yuito Suzuki, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Shogo Taniguchi, Ayumu Seko, Tomoki Hayakawa, Kento Shiogai, Junnosuke Suzuki
Tunisia vs Japan Immediate Reaction
Tunisia
Tunisia will shape up in a 3-4-2-1 formation for this World Cup clash. Aymen Dahmen starts in goal, shielded by a back three of Omar Rekik, Montassar Talbi, and Dylan Bronn. Ellyes Skhiri and Hannibal Mejbri anchor the midfield, with Yan Valery and Ali Abdi providing width as wingbacks. In attack, Sebastian Tounekti and Elias Saad play just behind striker Anis Ben Slimane.
Japan
Japan match their opponents' shape, naming a 3-4-2-1 system of their own. Zion Suzuki is selected between the posts, with Ko Itakura, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Hiroki Ito forming the defensive trio. Ritsu Doan and Keito Nakamura occupy the wingback roles, flanking the midfield partnership of Kaishu Sano and Daichi Kamada. Ao Tanaka and Junya Ito will operate in support of main forward Ayase Ueda.
Tunisia vs Japan Reactive Bet Builder
For this encounter, our recommended bet builder focuses on several key angles. First, we are backing Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri to register over 0.5 assists, given his creative role in midfield. We also expect Japan's potent attack to find success, tipping them to score over 1.5 goals. Additionally, both teams are expected to find the back of the net in an open game, and we round off the selection by backing Japan to secure the victory.
Tunisia vs Japan Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both sides lining up in matching 3-4-2-1 formations, this World Cup encounter promises to be a highly tactical battle. Japan boast considerable quality with the likes of Daichi Kamada, Junya Ito, and Ayase Ueda in forward areas, making them dangerous on the break. However, Tunisia's midfield pairing of Ellyes Skhiri and Hannibal Mejbri will look to control the tempo of the game and frustrate their opponents. Both teams possess sufficient attacking options to breach the opposing defences, and a closely-fought contest is expected to end in a draw.
Score Prediction: Tunisia 1-1 Japan
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