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The match between Japan and Tunisia this Saturday will mark the 1000th game in FIFA World Cup history, FIFA announced, as reported by Reuters. The Group F encounter is set to take place at the stadium in Monterrey.
Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their opening match in Dallas, while Tunisia suffered a 1-5 defeat to Sweden in their first game, leading to the dismissal of coach Sabri Lamouchi.
A record 206 teams began the qualification process for the tournament across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. For the first time, Africa and Asia collectively boast 17 representatives, and Oceania also has a direct qualifier for the World Cup finals.
The Tunisian team is participating in its third consecutive World Cup. "To play in the 1000th World Cup match is truly symbolic," commented Tunisia midfielder Ellyes Skhiri.
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