Japan prepares for 1,000th World Cup match against Tunisia with royal attendance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 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.
- 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.
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