2026 World Cup: Sweden vs. Tunisia, probable lineups

On Monday night at 4:00 a.m. Italian time, Sweden will face Tunisia at the Estadio Bancomer in Guadalupe, a city in Nuevo León. The match is part of the first round of Group F, which, in addition to the two teams mentioned above, also includes the Netherlands and Japan.

Graham Potter has decided to field the Isak-Gyökeres duo up front with Nygren in support. In midfield will be Bernhardsson, Karlström, Ayari, and Gudmundsson, with Lindelöf, Starfelt, and Hien forming the defensive line. The experienced Nordfeldt will be in goal.

Sabri Lamouchi has chosen a 4-2-3-1 formation for Tunisia’s first World Cup match. Chamakh will guard the goal, with Ben Hamida, Rekik, Talbi, and Valery in front of him. Khedira and Skhiri will operate in midfield with the task of containing the opposition’s attacks, with Gharbi, Mejbri, and Achouri in front of them, and Mastouri as the lone striker.

Sweden vs. Tunisia, probable lineups
SWEDEN (3-4-1-2): Nordfeldt; Lindelöf, Starfelt, Hien; Bernhardsson, Karlström, Ayari, Gudmundsson; Nygren; Isak, Gyökeres. Coach: Potter.
TUNISIA (4-2-3-1): Chamakh; Ben Hamida, Rekik, Talbi, Valery; Khedira, Skhiri; Gharbi, Mejbri, Achouri; Mastouri. Head Coach: Lamouchi.