Tunisia vs Japan kicks off at 10:00 PM CDT (UTC-5) on June 20, 2026 at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey. This is a Group F second-matchday fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Kickoff times around the world
| City | Local time |
|---|---|
| Monterrey (CDT) | 10:00 PM |
| New York (EDT) | 11:00 PM |
| Sao Paulo (BRT) | 12:00 AM +1 |
| London (BST) | 4:00 AM +1 |
| Paris (CEST) | 5:00 AM +1 |
| Dubai (GST) | 7:00 AM +1 |
| Mumbai (IST) | 8:30 AM +1 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 12:00 PM +1 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 1:00 PM +1 |
Who gets a comfortable window?
A 10:00 PM CDT Saturday kickoff in Monterrey is the latest domestic kickoff time in the group stage. Even for Mexico, this is a late night at the stadium. New York fans are watching past midnight at 11:00 PM EDT, and Sao Paulo crosses into Sunday morning at 12:00 AM BRT. Tunis, Tunisia (UTC+1 in summer) sits at 4:00 AM local time: a brutal overnight watch for North African supporters. London at 4:00 AM BST and Paris at 5:00 AM CEST are equally punishing for European viewers. The Asia-Pacific region wins outright: Tokyo lands at noon JST on Sunday, and Sydney at 1:00 PM AEST. Japanese fans get one of the best possible domestic viewing windows of any fixture in 2026.
Historical context
Tunisia’s 2022 World Cup matches kicked off at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tunis local time, all manageable morning-to-midday slots. The 4:00 AM Tunis window for this Monterrey match is a dramatic reversal. Japan’s 2022 tournament experience included a 4:00 AM JST kickoff for their group match against Germany, which drew enormous overnight viewership across Japan. The noon JST window in 2026 represents a significant improvement for Japanese audiences.
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- What time does Tunisia vs Japan kick off?
- Kickoff is at 10:00 PM local time (America/Monterrey) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on 2026-06-20.
- Where is Tunisia vs Japan being played?
- Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. Capacity: 53,500.
- What group is Tunisia vs Japan in?
- This is a Group F match in the FIFA World Cup 2026.