Stadium aerial — Estadio BBVA hosts World Cup 2026 matches in Monterrey
Group F · Match 36 · Jun 20, 2026

Tunisia VS Japan

Date
Kickoff
04:00 UTC (next day)
Venue
Estadio BBVA
City
Monterrey (Guadalupe)
Stage
Group F
Stage
Group F
Date
Capacity
51K
Roof
Open

Kickoff in your time zone

Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.

Eastern (NYC)
Sun, Jun 21, 12:00 AM
Pacific (LA)
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 PM
Mexico City
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 PM
London (UK)
Sun, Jun 21, 5:00 AM

The teams

🇹🇳
Group F · Pot 4
FIFA rank#44
CoachSami Trabelsi
CaptainAïssa Laïdouni
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage
🇯🇵
Group F · Pot 2
FIFA rank#18
CoachHajime Moriyasu
CaptainWataru Endo
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishRound of 16

Venue: Estadio BBVA

FIFA tournament name Monterrey Stadium — capacity 51,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Monterrey (Guadalupe).

Transit on match day
No metro to Estadio BBVA — driving or rideshare from Macroplaza, ~25 min
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, dry — 23-34°C, near-desert conditions
Airports
Monterrey International (MTY)
Where to stay
Macroplaza, San Pedro Garza García, Barrio Antiguo

Full travel guide: Monterrey (Guadalupe) World Cup 2026 host city →

Group F standings preview

All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.

Pot Team FIFA rank
1 🇳🇱 Netherlands #7
2 🇯🇵 Japan #18
3 🇸🇪 Sweden #38
4 🇹🇳 Tunisia #44

Other Group F fixtures

Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.

Group F Jun 14 · 20:00 UTC
Netherlands vs Japan
Group F Jun 14 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Sweden vs Tunisia
Group F Jun 20 · 17:00 UTC
Netherlands vs Sweden
Group F Jun 25 · 23:00 UTC
Japan vs Sweden
Group F Jun 25 · 23:00 UTC
Tunisia vs Netherlands

Other matches on

3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.

Group E 00:00 UTC (next day) · Kansas City Stadium
Ecuador vs Curaçao
Group F 17:00 UTC · Houston Stadium
Netherlands vs Sweden
Group E 20:00 UTC · Toronto Stadium
Germany vs Ivory Coast

Other matches at Estadio BBVA

3 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group F Jun 14 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Sweden vs Tunisia
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
South Africa vs South Korea
R32 Jun 29 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Group F winner vs Group C runner-up

Tunisia vs Japan — FAQ

When is Tunisia vs Japan kicking off?
June 20, 2026 at 04:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio BBVA local time depends on the city).
Where is Tunisia vs Japan being played?
Estadio BBVA (FIFA tournament name: Monterrey Stadium) in Monterrey (Guadalupe). Capacity 51,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group F fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Tunisia's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. Watanya 1 · Al Kass is the primary broadcaster in Tunisia.
How do I get to Estadio BBVA on match day?
No metro to Estadio BBVA — driving or rideshare from Macroplaza, ~25 min
Who else is in Group F?
Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sun, Jun 21, 12:00 AM · Pacific (LA): Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 PM · Mexico City: Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 PM · London (UK): Sun, Jun 21, 5:00 AM