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Tunisia to face Japan in 2026 World Cup group stage match
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SeneNews will provide live coverage of the 2026 World Cup group stage match between Tunisia and Japan, scheduled for June 21, 2026, at 04:00 Dakar time. The game will take place at Estadio BBVA. The article includes the starting lineups for both teams: Tunisia, coached by Herve Renard, will feature Aymen Dahmen, Omar Rekik, Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn, Yan Valery, Ellyes Skhiri, Hannibal Mejbri, Ali Abdi, Elias Saad, Sebastian Tounekti, and Anis Ben Slimane. Japan, under coach Hajime Moriyasu, will start with Zion Suzuki, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ko Itakura, Hiroki Itō, Ritsu Doan, Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Ao Tanaka, and Ayase Ueda. Live updates will include the score, goals, substitutions, cards, and highlights.
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Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup match, with the winning goal scored in added time. Ivory Coast led 1-0 at halftime after Franck Kessié scored in the 30th minute, following a dominant first-half performance. Germany increased their tempo in the second half, and substitute Deniz Undav equalized in the 68th minute from a cross by Nadiem Amiri. Despite late counter-attacks from Ivory Coast, Germany continued to press. Undav then scored his second goal in the 90th+4 minute, securing a crucial victory for Germany and earning him Man of the Match. Ivory Coast was left with significant regrets after a strong performance, while Germany advanced in the competition due to their ability to turn the game around.
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