Tunisia vs Sweden World Cup 2026 opener in Monterrey, Mexico

Tunisia and Sweden will meet in the opening match of Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 15 June 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico. The group also contains the Netherlands and Japan, and both teams will seek three points to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stage.

The Tunisian side, nicknamed the "Eagles of Carthage," will line up with goalkeeper Abdel Mheeb Al‑Shamkh and a back four of Montasser Al‑Talbi, Ali Al‑Abadi, Omar Al‑Raqeeb, and Yan Valeri, while midfielders Hanbal Al‑Mojbri, Rani Khadira, Ilyas Ashour and Anis Ben Suleiman support the attack led by Ilyas Saad.

Sweden’s starting XI includes goalkeeper Christopher Norfelt, defenders Gustav Lager‑Bielke, Victor Lindlof, Isaac Hein, Gabriel Judd‑Mansson and Alexander Bergnärdh, midfielders Benjamin Nigerin, Jesper Karlström and Yasin Ayari, and forwards Victor Giokiri and Alexander Izak.

The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports across the Middle East and North Africa, with additional streaming options on platforms such as Yalla Shot. Both sides aim for a strong showing: Tunisia hopes to improve on mixed preparatory results, while Sweden targets a full three points as they begin their 13th World Cup campaign.