Sweden - Tunisia: score, highlights and statistics

Sweden and Tunisia meet in their opening Group F fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides knowing that a strong start can change the shape of their entire campaign in Mexico.

Match Info: Sweden vs Tunisia

The match kicks off on Monday, 15 June 2026 at 03:00 BST (02:00 UTC) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico. It is the first group stage fixture for both sides in Group F, which also contains the Netherlands and Japan.

Where to Watch Sweden vs Tunisia?

Viewers in the United States can watch the match on Fox Sports 1 or Telemundo on traditional television. Online streaming options in the US include FOX One, Foxsports.com, Fubo TV, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, with a Spanish-language radio broadcast available on Futbol de Primera Radio.

Australian fans can stream the match on SBS On Demand, while TVNZ+ carries the broadcast in New Zealand. Canadian viewers have access via TSN+. Polish audiences can watch on TVP 1 on television, or stream for free through sport.tvp.pl and the TVP Sport App.

Elsewhere in the world, broadcast rights are held by DIRECTV Sports Argentina and DIRECTV GO in Argentina, CazéTV in Brazil, beIN SPORTS CONNECT F.R. in France, DAZN España in Spain, VIX in Mexico, and DAZN Italia in Italy.

Sweden vs Tunisia - Match Preview

Two nations with contrasting recent form collide in Monterrey: Sweden arrive as the more European-tested side, but Tunisia's defensive resilience and World Cup pedigree make this anything but a straightforward opener.

Sweden, guided by head coach Graham Potter, qualified through the UEFA second round Path B and enter the tournament ranked 38th in the world by FIFA. Their preparations were mixed - impressive wins over Poland (3-2) and Ukraine (3-1) in the European qualifiers pointed to attacking quality, but a 3-1 defeat to Norway just two weeks before the tournament opened questions about defensive solidity at the highest level.

Tunisia arrive as Africa's representatives in Group F, making their seventh World Cup appearance and ranked 44th globally. The Carthage Eagles secured qualification through the CAF Group H, and their preparation tour produced a narrow 1-0 victory over Haiti and a goalless draw with Canada - results that underline their disciplined, low-block approach. Both sides will be acutely aware that the group's other two teams - the Netherlands and Japan - represent greater tests ahead.

Head-to-Head: Sweden vs Tunisia

Sweden hold a marginal edge in the historical record, winning 2 of the 4 meetings between the sides and losing just once - though all four encounters were friendly matches, making this World Cup clash effectively the first competitive meeting in their history.

Here is every previous meeting between Sweden and Tunisia:

• 28 February 1976 - International Friendly - Tunisia 1:1 Sweden
• 22 April 1992 - International Friendly - Tunisia 0:1 Sweden
• 10 February 1999 - International Friendly - Tunisia 0:1 Sweden
• 12 February 2003 - International Friendly - Tunisia 1:0 Sweden

Sweden - Recent Form

Sweden head into the World Cup with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats from their last 5 matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding 11 - an attack that fires, but a defence that leaks.

The positives in Sweden's recent run are clear: a 3-2 victory over Poland and a 3-1 win away in Ukraine in March 2026 showed that this side can score freely against quality European opposition in the UEFA World Cup qualifying campaign, confirming Potter's squad as genuine contenders in the group.

The concern, however, is at the back. A 4-1 defeat to Switzerland in November 2025 and a 3-1 loss to Norway on 1 June 2026 - the last match before the opening fixture - suggest Sweden can be undone by direct, counter-attacking play. Conceding 11 goals in 5 matches is the statistic Potter's side must address when the tournament begins.

Tunisia - Recent Form

Tunisia arrive in Mexico having recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches - scoring 3 goals and conceding 3, a profile that speaks to a team built on defensive discipline rather than attacking flair.

The Carthage Eagles' best result in recent months was a 1-0 away victory over Haiti in March 2026, a scrappy but effective performance that highlighted their ability to grind out results. The goalless draw with Canada in the same preparation window further reinforced their reputation as a side that is hard to break down.

The defeat that will concern head coach Jalel Kadri most was the 1-0 loss to Austria on 1 June 2026, a match where Tunisia struggled to create clear opportunities. Draws against Mali (1-1) and Tanzania (1-1) in January and December 2025 show a consistent pattern of tight, even contests - Tunisia fight for every point, but goals remain elusive.

Facts and Statistics

4 key statistics about the Sweden vs Tunisia rivalry ahead of their 2026 World Cup meeting:

• All 4 previous meetings between Sweden and Tunisia were friendly matches - this World Cup clash is their first-ever competitive encounter.
• Sweden won 2 of those 4 meetings, with 1 draw and 1 defeat; Tunisia's only win came in February 2003 (1-0).
• Tunisia are making their 7th World Cup appearance; they have never advanced beyond the group stage in any of their previous 6 tournaments.
• Sweden scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches, while Tunisia managed just 3 in the same period - a significant gap in attacking output heading into the tournament.