Tunisia vs Japan stream and TV schedule, FIFA World Cup 2026
Tunisia vs Japan TV schedule is set for Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET. FS1 and Telemundo carry the match in the United States, BBC covers the United Kingdom, beIN Sports serves Tunisia, and Nippon TV, NHK BS, plus DAZN cover Japan.
This article tracks the main legal TV routes for a Group F fixture that lands after midnight on the U.S. East Coast. The Tunisia national football team and the Japan national football team meet in Monterrey with FIFA World Cup 2026 points pressure already building after the first matchday.
| Match | Tunisia vs Japan |
| Date | Sunday, June 21, 2026 (ET) / Saturday, June 20 local |
| Kick Off (ET) | 12:00 AM ET |
| Kick Off (BST) | 5:00 AM BST |
| Venue | Monterrey Stadium, Guadalupe, Mexico |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group F – Match 36 |
| Tunisia | beIN Sports |
| Japan | Nippon TV / NHK BS / DAZN |
| USA | FS1 / Telemundo |
| UK | BBC One / BBC iPlayer – Free |
| Global Stream | FIFA+ – select territories |
- Tunisia vs Japan is Group F Match 36 at FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Kickoff is 4:00 AM UTC, 12:00 AM ET, 10:00 PM local time in Monterrey, and 1:00 PM in Japan.
- FS1, FOX One, and FOX Sports App handle the main U.S. English route.
- BBC One and BBC iPlayer give the United Kingdom a free legal route on match morning.
- beIN Sports leads the Tunisia route, while JFA lists Nippon TV, NHK BS, and DAZN for Japan.
- Monterrey Stadium gives Group F one of its clearest crossover windows between Asia, Europe, and North America.
What Channel Is Tunisia vs Japan on?
Tunisia vs Japan World Cup 2026 channel coverage starts with FS1 and Telemundo in the United States. BBC handles the United Kingdom, beIN Sports serves Tunisia, and Japan gets a split route through Nippon TV, NHK BS, and DAZN.
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Stream | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA (English) | FS1 | FOX One / FOX Sports App | Paid TV or authenticated stream |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo | Peacock / Telemundo App | Yes on Telemundo TV; paid or authenticated stream |
| United Kingdom | BBC One | BBC iPlayer | Yes |
| Tunisia | beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT / TOD | Paid |
| Japan | Nippon TV / NHK BS | DAZN | Mixed free TV and paid stream |
| Canada | TSN / CTV | TSN App / Crave | Paid TV package |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | Yes |
| Germany | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| France | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Spain | RTVE | DAZN | Mixed by match |
| India | Zee India | ZEE5 | Paid / package |
| Pakistan | tapmad | tapmad App / Web | Paid / package |
| Middle East | beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT / TOD | Paid |
| Rest of World | FIFA+ | FIFA+ App / Web | Select territories |
The Tunisia squad and fixtures show why the Tunisia national football team enter this match under real pressure after the 5-1 loss to Sweden. The Tunisia national football team still have a route back into Group F, yet another defeat would leave the final group game carrying heavy knockout pressure.
The Japan squad and fixtures explain why the Japan national football team arrive with more stability after the 2-2 draw against the Netherlands. The Japan national football team already have a point on the board, so a win in Monterrey would give them clear control of their route into the round of 32.
What Time Is Tunisia vs Japan Kick Off?
Tunisia vs Japan kickoff time is 12:00 AM ET on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The official schedule trail also places the match at 10:00 PM local time in Monterrey on Saturday, June 20 and 5:00 AM BST on Sunday.
| City | Country | Time Zone | Kick Off Time | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | USA | ET (UTC-4) | 12:00 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Los Angeles | USA | PT (UTC-7) | 9:00 PM | Saturday, June 20 |
| London | UK | BST (UTC+1) | 5:00 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Tunis | Tunisia | CET (UTC+1) | 5:00 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Tokyo | Japan | JST (UTC+9) | 1:00 PM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Toronto | Canada | ET (UTC-4) | 12:00 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Paris | France | CEST (UTC+2) | 6:00 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Berlin | Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | 6:00 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Dubai | UAE | GST (UTC+4) | 8:00 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Karachi | Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | 9:00 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| New Delhi | India | IST (UTC+5:30) | 9:30 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Dhaka | Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | 10:00 AM | Sunday, June 21 |
| Sydney | Australia | AEST (UTC+10) | 2:00 PM | Sunday, June 21 |
The date shift matters more than the hour for this fixture. North America gets the game late on Saturday or just after midnight, while Europe, North Africa, and Asia all wake up to a Sunday start.
Monterrey local time stays important because the stadium host clock still reads Saturday night. That difference can confuse fans scanning mixed schedule lists, so the ET and local dates both matter here.
How to Watch Tunisia vs Japan Live Online Free
Tunisia vs Japan live stream options are legal through official broadcasters only. Free access depends on the territory, so the listed television and app routes give the clearest setup before kickoff.
- Check your country first, then open the broadcaster listed for that market.
- In the USA, use FS1 or Telemundo on television, or switch to FOX One, FOX Sports App, Peacock, and Telemundo App online.
- In the United Kingdom, use BBC One on television and load BBC iPlayer before the 5:00 AM BST kickoff.
- In Tunisia, check beIN Sports first because the legal route sits inside the paid MENA package.
- In Japan, use Nippon TV or NHK BS on television, then keep DAZN ready for the digital stream.
- In Canada, use TSN or CTV, then keep TSN App or Crave ready before the 12:00 AM ET start.
- In Australia, use SBS on television or open SBS On Demand before the 2:00 PM local start.
- In India, use ZEE5 and confirm the Zee India route before the 9:30 AM IST kickoff.
- In Pakistan, use tapmad before the 9:00 AM PKT kickoff.
Free legal access looks strongest in the United Kingdom, Australia, and part of the Japan home-market television split. Tunisia viewers should treat beIN Sports as the main confirmed route unless a local sublicensed option appears closer to kickoff.
The best setup is practical and early. Test the app, login, and casting route before the pre-match window because FIFA World Cup 2026 traffic can expose weak devices and stale passwords fast.
Where Is Tunisia vs Japan Being Played?
Tunisia vs Japan is being played at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Local branding still points to Estadio BBVA, while FIFA uses Monterrey Stadium for the tournament schedule and match centre.
| Stadium | Monterrey Stadium / Estadio BBVA |
| City | Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
| Kick Off | 10:00 PM local / 12:00 AM ET |
| Capacity | 53,500 |
| Opened | 2015 |
| Primary Tenant | CF Monterrey |
| Host Role | Monterrey FIFA World Cup 2026 venue |
The Estadio BBVA venue guide matters because this stadium gives Group F a late-night local slot in one of Mexico’s strongest football cities. That can sharpen the atmosphere and make an already tense second-round group match feel even tighter.
The Tunisia vs Japan lineups matter as well because both coaches may adjust after the first group game. Tunisia need a cleaner shape after the Sweden defeat, while Japan can decide whether to keep the same attacking balance that produced two goals against the Netherlands.
Tunisia vs Japan – Match Preview
Tunisia and Japan enter Match 36 with different pressure after the first Group F results. Tunisia sit bottom after the 5-1 defeat to Sweden, while Japan opened with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands and can move closer to qualification with a win.
The Tunisia national football team still have enough individual quality to make this competitive, yet the coaching picture is yet to be confirmed after the Sweden loss. Hannibal Mejbri remains the most important connector if the Tunisia national football team want longer spells on the ball and a calmer attacking rhythm.
The Japan national football team look more settled because they already handled a strong Dutch side and found goals from live open play. Takefusa Kubo, Daichi Kamada, and the wider Japan national football team can take control if the passing tempo stays high and the fullbacks keep pinning Tunisia back.
Japan also carry the cleaner route into the game because a second positive result would put real pressure on everyone else in Group F. The Tunisia national football team are 45th in the latest FIFA men’s ranking, the Japan national football team are 18th, and Match 36 now carries clear knockout weight for both sides.
Tunisia vs Japan World Cup 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Tunisia vs Japan kick off?
Tunisia vs Japan kicks off at 12:00 AM ET on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Monterrey starts at 10:00 PM local time on Saturday, Tunisia gets 5:00 AM, and Japan gets 1:00 PM.
What channel is Tunisia vs Japan on in the USA?
Tunisia vs Japan is on FS1 in English and Telemundo in Spanish in the USA. FOX One, FOX Sports App, Peacock, and Telemundo App provide the main legal streaming routes.
Can I watch Tunisia vs Japan for free?
Yes, some viewers can. BBC and BBC iPlayer give the United Kingdom a free route, while Japan also gets terrestrial coverage through Nippon TV and NHK BS. Tunisia’s main route stays pay TV through beIN Sports.
Where is Tunisia vs Japan being played?
Tunisia vs Japan is being played at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The local venue name is Estadio BBVA, while FIFA uses Monterrey Stadium for the tournament.
What channel shows Tunisia vs Japan in Japan?
Japan viewers can watch Tunisia vs Japan on Nippon TV and NHK BS, while DAZN provides the main live streaming route. JFA lists all three for Japan’s second Group F match.
Tunisia vs Japan TV schedule is now set across the main confirmed legal broadcasters, and the FIFA World Cup 2026 timing makes this one of Group F’s most awkward date-shift fixtures.
Check your channel and app before kickoff because North America stays on Saturday night while Europe, North Africa, and Asia move into Sunday.
FWCTimes will update the FIFA World Cup 2026 match TV details if any broadcaster changes the assignment close to kickoff during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.
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