Sweden vs Tunisia, FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Sweden is preparing for their 13th World Cup appearance, while Tunisia—the Eagles of Carthage—hopes to finally break through to the knockout stages for the first time in their seventh attempt. Interestingly, Sweden’s path to the tournament defied conventional logic: they became the first team in history to qualify for a World Cup after finishing winless and at the bottom of their qualification group. For them, the much-debated UEFA Nations League proved to be the unlikely lifeline that secured their spot on the sport’s biggest stage.
In contrast, Tunisia’s journey was a model of dominance. While Sweden struggled for consistency, Tunisia blazed through their CAF qualifying group, which included Namibia, Liberia, Malawi, Equatorial Guinea, and Sao Tome & Principe. They finished with a near-perfect record, winning nine out of ten matches to top their group by a 13-point margin.
Notably, the Tunisians did not concede a single goal throughout the entire qualifying process. Despite this defensive brilliance, the Eagles of Carthage have historically struggled once they reach the tournament proper, having been eliminated in the group stage in all six of their previous appearances and managing only three wins in 18 matches.
Sweden vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2026: What is the Head-To-Head Record?
Sweden and Tunisia have played each other four times previously, with Sweden holding a slight edge in the Sweden vs Tunisia Head to Head History record. Sweden has won two matches, Tunisia has won one, and there has been one draw.
Sweden vs Tunisia, FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams Stats Up
Tunisia will have the opportunity to register their second win on Sunday at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico in what is also their fifth meeting.
Sweden vs Tunisia, FIFA World Cup 2026: Date & Time
The Sweden vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2026 match will take place on Sunday (June 14) as per local time at 8:00 p.m. local time. In India the match will be played on June 15 at 7:30 a.m. overnight.
Sweden vs Tunisia, FIFA World Cup 2026: Predicted Line-ups
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.
