Japan prepares for 1,000th World Cup match against Tunisia with royal attendance
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Japan is set to play Tunisia in their second group match at the men's World Cup on Saturday, marking the 1,000th game in the tournament's history. Coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed pride and optimism ahead of the match, hoping to impress the attendees, including Hisako, Princess Takamado. The Samurai Blue drew their opening match against the Netherlands with a score of 2-2.
- •Japan faces Tunisia on Saturday in World Cup group play.
- •Match marks the 1,000th game in men's World Cup history.
- •Hisako, Princess Takamado, will be in attendance.
- •Japan drew 2-2 in their first match against the Netherlands.
- •Coach Moriyasu aims for a brilliant performance.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 FIFA celebrates the 1,000th match in World Cup history
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨Historic 1,000th match! How Japan and Tunisia line up
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Japan excited for 1,000th World Cup game and princess visit
"Japan feel privileged to be playing the 1,000th match at a men's World Cup in their second group clash against Tunisia on Saturday when Hisako, Princess Takamado will attend. "It's a great honour," Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu told a news conference at the stadium near Monterrey on Friday.
"Estadio Monterrey is experiencing a very special night in football history, as Tunisia vs. Japan will mark the 1,000th match in World Cup history, and FIFA celebrated it with an emotional video on the...
"Another historic milestone at the World Cup! Tunisia and Japan face off at Estadio Monterrey on the second matchday of the group stage, a clash that also marks the 1,000th match in World Cup history.�...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 4:10 AM🎥 FIFA celebrates the 1,000th match in World Cup history
Estadio Monterrey is experiencing a very special night in football history, as Tunisia vs. Japan will mark the 1,000th match in World Cup history, and FIFA celebrated it with an emotional video on the...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 3:29 AM🚨Historic 1,000th match! How Japan and Tunisia line up
Another historic milestone at the World Cup! Tunisia and Japan face off at Estadio Monterrey on the second matchday of the group stage, a clash that also marks the 1,000th match in World Cup history.�...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:45 PMJapan excited for 1,000th World Cup game and princess visit
Japan feel privileged to be playing the 1,000th match at a men's World Cup in their second group clash against Tunisia on Saturday when Hisako, Princess Takamado will attend. "It's a great honour," Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu told a news conference at the stadium near Monterrey on Friday.
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