Live Blog: Sweden vs. Tunisia in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F

Sweden enters as the favorite, but Tunisia will be looking to pull off an upset in its World Cup opener. Here's everything you need to know about this Group F clash.

Ayari completes his brace and the match ends 5-1

Svanberg scores the fourth to turn it into a rout, finding the net with his very first touch of the ball

The star delivers! Gyökeres scores Sweden’s third goal

The second half is underway

Halftime: Sweden lead 2-1

Tunisia score just before halftime, and the match is now 2-1

In the 29th minute, Isak makes it 2-0 and Sweden have the match under control

We've passed the hydration break, and Sweden still lead 1-0

What a goal from Sweden! Ayari opens the scoring early

The match is underway

The lineups

🏟️ When and Where

Sweden and Tunisia will close out the action on June 14 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet in a Group F showdown at Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico.

Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT, with Argentine referee Yael Falcón Pérez in charge of the match.

📺 How and Where to Watch Sweden vs Tunisia

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🇸🇪 Sweden's Preview

Sweden secured its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the UEFA playoffs, where it defeated Poland to punch its ticket to the tournament.

However, the Scandinavian side has not enjoyed the best results in recent matches. Sweden followed up qualification with a draw against Greece and a 3-1 defeat to Norway, raising some concerns about the team's consistency heading into the competition.

Despite those setbacks, Sweden remains one of the most respected European teams in the group. With quality throughout the squad and experience on the international stage, expectations remain high for the Blue and Yellow.

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🇹🇳 Tunisia's Preview

Tunisia enters the World Cup on a difficult run of form. The Eagles of Carthage have recorded two defeats and one draw in their last three matches, creating questions about their momentum heading into the tournament.

The North African side suffered a heavy 5-0 loss to Belgium before falling 1-0 against Austria and playing out a scoreless draw with Canada. Those results highlighted some of the offensive struggles that have affected the team in recent months.

Tunisia's most recent victory came against fellow World Cup participant Haiti. The African nation will now be hoping to turn things around and begin its World Cup campaign with a positive result.

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⭐ Players to Watch

🇸🇪 Viktor Gyökeres

Viktor Gyökeres was one of the key figures behind Sweden's successful UEFA playoff campaign and played a decisive role in helping his country qualify for the World Cup.

The striker also enjoyed an outstanding season with Arsenal in the Premier League, establishing himself as one of the league's most dangerous attacking players. Sweden will rely heavily on his ability to create and finish chances in the final third.

🇹🇳 Hannibal Mejbri

Hannibal Mejbri will be tasked with leading Tunisia's attack from midfield during the World Cup. The Burnley playmaker is known for his technical ability, vision, and creativity in possession.

At just 23 years old, Hannibal has already become one of Tunisia's most important players. If the African side is to challenge Sweden, much will depend on his ability to control the tempo and create opportunities for his teammates.

🎯 Final Analysis

Sweden enters the match as the favorite according to most sportsbooks, although bookmakers are not entirely convinced by the Scandinavian side after a series of underwhelming recent performances.

This has all the ingredients of a tight and physical contest where the team that makes the fewest mistakes could ultimately come out on top. Sweden appears to hold a slight edge on paper, and the expectation is that the Europeans will find a way to start their World Cup campaign with a victory.