Sweden's coach Graham Potter named Kristoffer Nordfeldt as his starting goalkeeper over Viktor Johansson and Jacob Widell Zetterstrom for the Group F opener against Tunisia on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico [1, 2, 3]. Victor Lindelof will captain Sweden, while the strike pairing features Alexander Isak alongside Viktor Gyokeres [1, 2]. Playmaker Lucas Bergvall will start on the bench for Sweden in the match [1, 2].
Tunisia's starting striker is Elias Saad as the team looks to make an impact in a group also featuring Netherlands and Japan [1, 2, 3]. The midfield is led by Hannibal Mejbri, with Khalil Ayari and Rayan Elloumi signaling a shift in the squad's generational makeup [3]. The North African side is coached by Sabri Lamouchi, who took over just months ago [3].
Tunisia qualified for the tournament by dominating their CAF qualifying group, finishing with nine wins in 10 games and conceding zero goals [3]. Sweden reached the 2026 World Cup through the UEFA Nations League playoffs after a disappointing qualifying group stage where they failed to win any matches [3].
The match kicks off today at Estadio BBVA, marking the first Group F fixture of the World Cup in Monterrey [1, 2, 3]. Both teams aim to set the tone in a competitive group that includes stronger-ranked opponents.
Sweden and Tunisia’s starting lineups’ release closes the buildup to the tournament opener for Group F, with the kickoff scheduled for later today.
