Sweden will take on Tunisia in a Group F encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday, with both teams aiming to make a strong start to their campaign.
Tunisia are appearing in their seventh FIFA World Cup and their third consecutive tournament after qualifying for the 2018 and 2022 editions. Despite their consistent appearances on football’s biggest stage, the North African side is yet to progress beyond the group phase.
At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Tunisia competed in a challenging group featuring defending champions France, Denmark and Australia, earning widespread praise for their performances.
Sweden, meanwhile, return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since Russia 2018 and are making their 13th appearance in the tournament. The Scandinavian side boasts a rich World Cup history, highlighted by a runners-up finish in 1958 and a third-place finish at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.
The Swedes will be looking to begin their campaign positively as they seek to replicate some of their past successes on the global stage.
When and where to watch in India
Live streaming of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in India will be available on the Zee5 platform and app. A subscription is required to access the service.
The tournament is also being telecast on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD channels.
Match Details
- Match: Sweden vs Tunisia
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group F
- Date: June 15, 2026
- Kick-off: 7:30 AM IST
- Venue: Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey
- Referee: Yael Falcon Perez
Key Players to Watch
Sweden will rely on attacking stars Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Anthony Elanga, while captain Victor Lindelof is expected to marshal the defence.
Tunisia’s hopes will rest on experienced midfielder Ellyes Skhiri, creative talent Hannibal Mejbri and forward Elias Achouri as they aim to secure a positive result against the European side.
With both teams seeking valuable points in a competitive Group F, the encounter is expected to play an important role in shaping the early standings and qualification prospects.
Squads
Sweden: Viktor Johansson, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Kristoffer Nordfeldt, Jacob Zetterstrom, Hjalmar Ekdal, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Isak Hien, Victor Lindelof, Eric Smith, Carl Starfelt, Daniel Svensson, Yasin Ayari, Lucas Bergvall, Jesper Karlstrom, Benjamin Nygren, Ken Sema, Elliot Stroud, Mattias Svanberg, Besfort Zeneli, Taha Ali, Alexander Bernhardsson, Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak and Gustaf Nilsson.
Tunisia: Sabri Ben Hassan, Abdelmouhib Chamakh, Aymen Dahmene, Ali Abdi, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, Adem Arous, Dylan Bronn, Raed Chikhaoui, Moutaz Neffati, Omar Rekik, Montassar Talbi, Yan Valery, Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Anis Ben Slimane, Ismael Gharbi, Rani Khedira, Hadj Mahmoud, Hannibal Mejbri, Ellyes Skhiri, Elias Achouri, Khalil Ayari, Firas Chaouat, Rayan Elloumi, Hazem Mastouri, Elias Saad and Sebastian Tounekti.
-IANS
