Japan and Tunisia Play Special World Cup Match

日本與突尼西亞將進行世界盃特別賽

Jun 19, 2026, 22:06

Japan and Tunisia play a football match this Saturday. It is the 1,000th match in World Cup history. They play in Monterrey, Mexico.

日本與突尼西亞將於本週六進行一場足球賽。這是世界盃歷史上的第 1,000 場比賽。他們將在墨西哥的蒙特雷對陣。

The World Cup is now bigger. More teams from Asia and Africa play now. FIFA gave 5 billion dollars to help football grow.

現在世界盃的規模擴大了。更多來自亞洲與非洲的球隊參與其中。FIFA 提供了 50 億美元來幫助足球發展。

Japan had a 2-2 draw in their first game. Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden. Tunisia fired their coach. Now they have a new coach named Herve Renard.

日本在首場比賽中 2-2 平手。突尼西亞則以 1-5 輸給瑞典。突尼西亞解僱了他們的教練。現在他們有一位名為 Herve Renard 的新教練。

It is very hot in Monterrey. It might rain. Japan practiced in the city to get ready. One important Japan player is hurt and cannot play.

蒙特雷的天氣非常炎熱。可能會下雨。日本在市內進行練習以做好準備。一名重要的日本球員受傷，無法上場。

This is a very important game for both teams. They want to win in the hot weather.

這場比賽對兩隊都非常重要。他們都希望在炎熱的天氣中獲勝。

Look at how the story changes time. We use different words to show if something is happening today or if it already happened.

1. Right Now (Present)

2. In the Past (Finished)

Quick Guide for A2: Present $\rightarrow$ Play / Is / Want Past $\rightarrow$ Had / Lost / Fired

To reach A2, you need to connect a thing to a feeling or state.

match (n.)

A sports game

Example:I am watching a football match on TV.

history (n.)

Things that happened in the past

Example:The teacher told us about the history of Japan.

draw (n.)

A game where both teams have the same score

Example:The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

fired (v.)

To tell someone they must leave their job

Example:The boss fired the worker for being late.

practiced (v.)

To do something many times to get better

Example:She practiced the piano for two hours.