Tunisia v Japan: World Cup 2026 – live

Renard has immediately stamped his authority on this Tunisian side. He’s replaced the goalkeeper Chamakh (who only scored a 3 on Guardian’s player ratings for the opening match), Dylan Bronn comes into the back three, and Sebastien Tounekti starts in the front three. It looks as though Mejbri, the chief outlet against Sweden, will play in a midfield two rather than as a floating No 10.

Tunisia (5-3-2): 16 Dahmen, 20 Valery, 2 Abdi, 3 Talbi, 4 Rekik, 6 Bronn; 17 Skhiri 10 Mejbri; 26 Tounekti, 25 Ben Slimane; 8 Saad.