Yan Valery vs Ito Hiroki: Group F duel

Yan Valery of Tunisia challenges Ito Hiroki of Japan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Tunisia players showed visible disappointment at Estadio Monterrey following their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F defeat to Japan on 20 June 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico.

Tunisia players pose for the official pre-match photograph ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F clash against Japan at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Tunisia players react at full time after their Group F loss to Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Estadio Monterrey, on 20 June 2026, as their World Cup campaign faces early pressure.

Japan players celebrate at the final whistle after their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F victory over Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Firas Chaouat of Tunisia reacts with dejection at the end of the Group F match against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Estadio Monterrey, on 20 June 2026.

Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida of Tunisia contests possession with Suzuki Yuito of Japan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at Estadio Monterrey on 20 June 2026.

The full Japan squad celebrates on the pitch at Estadio Monterrey following their Group F triumph over Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 20 June 2026.

Japan players embrace in celebration on the Estadio Monterrey pitch after securing a Group F win over Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Firas Chaouat of Tunisia battles for the ball with Seko Ayumu of Japan in the Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Estadio Monterrey, on 20 June 2026.

Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida of Tunisia challenges Ito Junya of Japan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F fixture at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Yan Valery of Tunisia and Nakamura Keito of Japan contest the ball on the flank during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at Estadio Monterrey on 20 June 2026.

Ito Junya of Japan celebrates a goal with teammates during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Japan supporters react with excitement ahead of the Group F match against Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Yan Valery of Tunisia and Nakamura Keito of Japan renew their individual duel on the flank during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F fixture at Estadio Monterrey on 20 June 2026.

Japan players line up for the official team photograph before their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Kamada Daichi of Japan celebrates after finding the net during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

A Japan supporter reacts with fervour before the Group F kick-off against Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Japan players mob the goalscorer in celebration during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F fixture against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Sebastian Tounekti of Tunisia challenges Nakamura Keito of Japan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F clash at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Yan Valery of Tunisia tracks Nakamura Keito of Japan closely during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Elias Saad of Tunisia contests the ball with Ito Hiroki of Japan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F fixture at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Herve Renard, head coach of Tunisia, reacts from the dugout during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Japan at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Ueda Ayase of Japan shoots to score during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Ueda Ayase of Japan gets his shot away to find the net in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F clash against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Ueda Ayase of Japan competes in open play during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F fixture against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Sebastian Tounekti of Tunisia battles with Itakura Kou of Japan during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Kamada Daichi and his Japan teammates celebrate together after a goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Ueda Ayase of Japan is mobbed by teammates in celebration after netting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F clash against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Ueda Ayase of Japan battles for possession during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

A Japan supporter cheers with enthusiasm before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Kamada Daichi of Japan celebrates with his teammates following a goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Kamada Daichi of Japan celebrates after scoring in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F fixture against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Kamada Daichi of Japan celebrates a goal with teammate Nakamura Keito during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Kamada Daichi of Japan celebrates another goal with teammates during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F fixture against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Ueda Ayase of Japan celebrates after scoring during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Fans from both sides react with anticipation before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Japan and Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.

Supporters pack Estadio Monterrey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F opener between Japan and Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026, creating a vibrant pre-match atmosphere.

The official 2026 FIFA World Cup mascots pose for photographs ahead of the Group F match between Japan and Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 20 June 2026.