Match Overview
Match times: Ecuador (9:00 p.m.), Colombia (9:00 p.m.), Peru (9:00 p.m.), Venezuela (10:00 p.m.), Bolivia (10:00 p.m.), Chile (10:00 p.m.), Paraguay (11:00 p.m.), Uruguay (11:00 p.m.), Argentina (11:00 p.m.), Brazil (11:00 p.m.), El Salvador (8:00 p.m.), Panama (9:00 p.m.), Mexico (8:00 p.m.) and Spain (4:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15).
Transmission channels: Ecuador (Disney+, DSports, Teleamazonas), Peru (Disney+ and DSports), Colombia (Disney+ and DSports), Uruguay (DSports), Argentina (Disney+, DSports, TyC Sports), Paraguay (GEN y trece), Venezuela (Disney+ and DSports), Chile (Disney+ and DSports), Mexico (Canal 5, TUDN, Azteca 7), United States (Telemundo) and Spain (L1 from RTVE & DAZN).
Match Preparations
Everything is ready! The anthems of both countries are playing. Sweden vs. Tunisia is set to kick off in the Group F of the 2026 World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico. Follow the match minute by minute.
Confirmed Lineups
Sweden: Kristoffer Nordfeldt; Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelof, Isak Hein, Gabriel Gudmundsson; Alexander Bernhardsson, Benjamin Nygren, Jesper Karlstrom, Yasin Ayari; Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres.
Tunisia: Mouhib Chamakh; Ali Abdi, Montassar Talbi, Omar Rekik, Yan Valery; Mohamed Anime Ben Hmida, Hannibal Mejbri, Rani Khedira, Ellyes Skhiri; Anis Slimane, Elias Saad.
Match Atmosphere
Sweden is already warming up on the Monterrey field, where the last match of the day will be played today. The Swedish team appears focused, ready to deliver their best performance.
Sweden’s Ambition
Coach Graham Potter embarks on his first World Cup match, a journey he finds “incredible.” Starting his career with university students, Potter has come a long way to reach this pinnacle. “If someone had told me when I started coaching a group of students that I would end up here, at the World Cup, I would have taken that journey,” he mentioned at a press conference.
All 26 players of his squad are fit and available for their debut, featuring the powerful attacking duo Gyökeres and Isak, renowned for their abilities in European football.
Tunisia’s Approach
Coach Sabri Lamouchi emphasizes that Tunisia aims to clinch victory in their World Cup debut despite their solid defensive record during African qualifiers, where they accumulated nine wins and one draw without conceding a goal.
“Who wouldn’t want to start with a win? Both the Swedish coach and players seek the same,” Lamouchi stated. He also highlighted the spirit of Tunisian fans present in the stadium, offering significant motivation for the team.
Crucial Match Dynamics
Both teams have an excellent chance to seize the top of the group, especially after Japan and the Netherlands shared a point in their dramatic 2-2 draw. The stakes are high as teams vie for a strong start towards securing a place in the knockout stages.
The group dynamic is intensified by the previous rivalry between Sweden and Tunisia, dating back to their last meeting in 2003, which Tunisia won. This adds another layer of excitement as they meet on this world stage once again.
Group F Standings
The Group F landscape is competitive, featuring Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia. After the initial matches, both the Swedes and Tunisians will aim to secure the full three points to bolster their chances in the tournament.
Final Note
As the clock ticks down, excitement builds for the showdown between Sweden and Tunisia, marking the beginning of their journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stage is set for a thrilling match that could define their paths in this prestigious tournament.