Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says his team must match the intensity of Tunisia as the two sides meet in a “landmark” World Cup game. Multiple reports highlight that Tunisia enters the match with heightened motivation after a coaching change following an earlier heavy defeat. Tunisia’s switch of coach comes after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in Group F, which leaves the team under pressure but also with a potential new spark. Moriyasu warns that Japan cannot rely on past form and must be prepared for a physically and emotionally charged opponent. The articles frame Tunisia as both “fired up” and “wounded,” reflecting the combination of competitive urgency and disappointment from the Sweden result. Japan, meanwhile, is portrayed as needing to respond tactically and mentally to Tunisia’s expected increase in tempo and determination. The match is presented as significant for Japan’s campaign, with both sides approaching it with different circumstances shaped by Tunisia’s recent change in management and Japan’s focus on meeting that challenge.