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Sweden and Tunisia open World Cup 2026 campaign in Monterrey

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Sweden and Tunisia open World Cup 2026 campaign in Monterrey
Summary

Sweden and Tunisia kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns on Sunday night at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico. This match marks a critical moment for both teams in their quest for advancement from Group F. Sweden returns to the World Cup after a four-year absence, eager to leverage its strong attacking lineup featuring forwards Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak. Tunisia, participating in its seventh World Cup, enters with a solid defensive record, having topped its CAF qualifying group. The game is expected to be tactically significant, with both sides aiming to secure three points ahead of facing stronger opponents in the group.

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By the Numbers
  • •Match set for June 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET.
  • •Sweden is returning to the World Cup after missing 2022.
  • •Tunisia aims for its first knockout stage appearance.
  • •Both teams are competing in Group F alongside Netherlands and Japan.
  • •Streaming available on FOX Sports 1 and Fubo.
Latest Updates
  • 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Sweden vs Tunisia Lineups – Atalanta’s Hien and Udinese’s Karlstrom start in Monterrey
  • 12:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Sweden v Tunisia: World Cup 2026 – live
  • 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Sweden vs Tunisia for free: Live stream World Cup 2026
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⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/3am BST/10pm EDT/12pm AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of match 12 of the 2026 World Cup between Sweden and Tunisia. Kick-off in this Group F clash at Estadio Monterrey is 8pm local time (10pm EDT/3am BST/12pm AEST). This shapes as a must-win contest for both teams following the earlier 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan that demonstrated the qualities of the group heavyweights. However, recent form suggests this clash will not reach similar technical heights. Continue reading...

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Sweden and Tunisia open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns on Sunday night in Monterrey, Mexico, in a matchup that could play a decisive role in the race to advance from Group F. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings…

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Sweden face Tunisia in their World Cup Group F opener in Monterrey, Mexico, with the group already underway after Netherlands and Japan played out a 1-1 draw earlier in the day.Sweden vs Tunisia is th...

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