Sweden national football team and Tunisia national football team will kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns at Estadio BBVA on June 15th 2026, with both sides eager to gain an early advantage in Group F.
Sweden are making their 13th appearance at the World Cup and arrive in North America under the guidance of Graham Potter. Sweden left Out a lot of Several Big Names From 2026 World Cup Squad
The Scandinavians secured qualification in dramatic fashion through the UEFA Nations League playoffs despite failing to win a match during their regular qualifying group campaign.
A playoff hat-trick from Viktor Gyokeres against Ukraine and a late winner in the final against Poland helped Sweden book their place at the tournament. They will also be aiming to continue an impressive record, having progressed from the group stage in each of their last four World Cup appearances since 1990.
Meanwhile, Tunisia arrive with confidence after an outstanding qualification campaign. The Eagles of Carthage dominated their CAF qualifying group, winning nine of their ten matches against Namibia, Liberia, Malawi, Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé & Príncipe to finish comfortably at the top.
Now preparing for their seventh World Cup appearance, Tunisia will be hoping to make history by reaching the knockout rounds for the first time. Their disciplined approach and consistency throughout qualification suggest they could be one of the tournament’s surprise packages.
With both teams aware of the importance of opening-game points, the clash in Guadalupe could prove pivotal in shaping the race for qualification from Group F.
Team News:
Sweden come into the opening round with no injury concerns after Emil Holm’s withdrawal, but Leeds United left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson has been battling a virus and is touch-and-go for Tunisia.
Meanwhile, Tunisia are expected to have a fully-fit squad at their disposal for Monday’s match, although Lamouchi is expected to make alterations to the team that was swept aside by Belgium last time out.
Ex-Manchester United youngster and current Burnley playmaker Hannibal Mejbri is among those who should be restored to the XI, and Union Berlin midfielder Rani Khedira – brother of 2014 World Cup winner Sami Khedira – is in the same boat.
Possible Lineups
Sweden possible starting lineup:
Nordfeldt; Hien, Lindelof, Lagerbielke; Bernhardsson, Karlstrom, Ayari, Gudmundsson; Nygren; Gyokeres, Isak
Tunisia possible starting lineup:
Chamakh; Valery, Rekik, Talbi, Ali Abdi; Skhiri, Khedira; Achouri, Hannibal, Gharbi; Chaouat
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | DSTV stream |
| Kick-off Time | 3:00am (WAT) |
Match Predictions
Softfootball predicts Sweden 1-1 Tunisia
The marginal rankings difference between Sweden and Tunisia makes this an intriguing fixture for those perusing the best World Cup betting sites, as does Blagult’s tendency to both find the net and pick the ball out of their own.
