Japan are the rising force in Asian football and showed at 2022 WC they can beat anyone. Tunisia are disciplined but Japan's speed and technical ability in attack should be the difference.

Team Form

Japan: Beat Germany and Spain at 2022 WC. Mitoma, Kubo, Kamada are elite. Tunisia: Disciplined, defensive. Beat France at 2022 WC group stage.

Head-to-Head

Japan beat Tunisia 3-0 in 2022 Kirin Cup. Japan have dominated recent meetings.

Key Insights

Japan's pressing and transition speed is world-class. Tunisia will struggle to contain Japan's movement. Kubo and Mitoma will cause havoc on the flanks.