Tunisia-Japan World Cup 2026 group match to air on beIN Sports

The Group C fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Tunisia and Japan is scheduled for 21 June 2026 at the Estadio Monterrey‑Guadalupe in Mexico. The match marks the tournament's 1,000th game, prompting FIFA to unveil a special orange‑gold referee shirt commemorating the milestone.

The kickoff is set for 05:00 local time in Tunisia (07:00 Mekka/Doha/Cairo, 08:00 UAE, 13:00 Tokyo). The exclusive broadcaster for the Middle East and North Africa is Qatar’s beIN Sports, airing the game on beIN SPORTS MAX 2, MAX 4 and the 4K HDR feed. Digital viewers can also stream via the beIN CONNECT service or the official TOD app.

Tunisia enter the match after a 5‑1 defeat to Sweden and a recent coaching change, bringing French‑born Herfi Ronar to the bench. Japan look to improve on a 2‑2 draw with the Netherlands that gave them a point from their opening fixture. Both sides will be seeking three points to aid their progression to the knockout stage.