Sweden vs Tunisia — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 1
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026Sweden's revival arrives in style: a front line spearheaded by Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, two of Europe's most coveted strikers, against a stubborn, well-organised Tunisia in Group F. Graham Potter's Swedes carry serious firepower; Sabri Lamouchi's Tunisians are disciplined, compact and tournament-savvy.
The equation is simple enough. Sweden will look to feed their strikers and attack with width and directness; Tunisia will defend deep, stay narrow and hope to frustrate before springing forward. With Anthony Elanga and Dejan Kulusevski supplying the chances, Sweden's ceiling in this game is high.
Expect Sweden to dominate possession and territory, and Tunisia to make it awkward. If the Swedes are clinical, the firepower advantage should show; if not, Tunisia's resilience can earn a point.
Key storylines
- 01Twin spearheads: Isak and Gyokeres give Sweden elite striking options.
- 02Tunisia's discipline: a compact, hard-to-break block under Lamouchi.
- 03Sweden's wide threat through Elanga's pace and Kulusevski's craft.
- 04A revived Sweden chasing a statement start under Graham Potter.
- 05Can Tunisia's structure absorb Sweden's firepower?
Prediction
Sweden's strikers to make the difference. Friendly call: Sweden 2-0 Tunisia.
