Tunisia vs Japan: Top five players to watch out for in FIFA World Cup 2026 ft. Hannibal Mejbri & Keito Nakamura

Both teams are yet to win their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tunisia and Japan will lock horns at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 21st, 2026. The clash will be the fourth game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for both nations. Tunisia lost 5-1 against Sweden in their opening game and are at the bottom of Group C.

Japan, on the other hand, had mighty Netherlands as their first opponents of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the game ended in a 2-2 draw.

Japan have had some memorable performances in the World Cup in recent years. They are one of the strongest Asian teams in the world and can potentially make a historic run in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

Considering the high stakes, along with a collective team performance, individual players of both sides will also have to step up. Therefore, in this article, we will take a look at the top 5 players to watch out for during the Tunisia and Japan game.

5. Daichi Kamada (Japan)

Japan were trailing 1-0 against the Netherlands when Daichi Kamada stepped up and scored a goal in the 89th minute to rescue a point for his national team. He is a versatile midfielder who can play all across the midfield. Kamada also had an impressive season with Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.

4. Montassar Talbi (Tunisia)

Despite his team conceding five goals, Montassar Talbi brilliantly showcased his defensive capabilities on an individual level against Sweden. He won all of his ground and aerial duels. The Tunisian defender also made 10 defensive contributions in total and helped in restricting Sweden to five goals.

3. Ayase Ueda (Japan)

Japan’s number 18 had a fantastic 2025/26 season at Feyenoord. In the league campaign alone, he scored 25 goals in 31 appearances. He is strong, technical, and a good reader of the game. He holds up the ball very well in advanced areas and creates space for his teammates to exploit.

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2. Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia)

The performance from Burnley’s midfielder was one of the few bright spots for Tunisia against Sweden. He registered an assist for the only goal of his team. Mejbri is the main creative outlet for Tunisia. He is an exceptional playmaker who can unlock any defence in the world.

1. Keito Nakamura (Japan)

Japan’s attack will heavily rely on Keito Nakamura. He is a pacey winger who is renowned for his technical ability and off the ball work. He scored the opening goal for his team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup against the Netherlands. He is also very versatile and will be one of the most important players for Japan in the ongoing tournament.

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