Sweden vs Tunisia LIVE: Viktor Gyokeres extends the lead! (3-1) 2026 World Cup Group E Matchday 1

Tunisia make a triple change as Ellyes Skhiri, Elias Saad, and Yan Valery leave the pitch. Elias Achouri, Sebastian Tounkti, and Hadj Mahmoud come on as Tunisia search for a way back into the match.

The referee stops play for the scheduled cooling break as both teams head to the sidelines for hydration.

Sweden make their first changes of the match as Gabriel Gudmundsson and Benjamin Nygren come off. Elliot Stroud and Lucas Bergvall enter the game as Sweden look to maintain their two-goal advantage.

Sweden extend their lead with another outstanding team move. Alexander Isak wins possession with relentless pressure on a Tunisia defender and immediately slips a pass to Viktor Gyokeres, who keeps his composure and calmly finishes past the goalkeeper. Sweden continue to show their superiority at Estadio BBVA.

Sweden launch another quick counterattack as Viktor Gyokeres slips a pass into the path of Alexander Isak. The forward looks ready to break through, but the assistant referee raises the flag for offside once again.

Rani Khedira goes into the referee's book after a heavy challenge on Jesper Karlstrom. 

Gustaf Lagerbielke plays a well-weighted ball in behind for Alexander Isak, who looks set to create a dangerous chance. The assistant referee quickly raises the flag, ruling the Sweden forward offside.

The referee gets the second half underway at Estadio BBVA. Sweden restart with a one-goal advantage, while Tunisia look to build on their late first-half momentum and search for an equalizer.

The referee brings the first half to an end at Estadio BBVA. Sweden head into the break with a 2-1 lead after goals from Yasin Ayari and Alexander Isak, while Omar Rekik's header keeps Tunisia firmly in the contest heading into the second half.

The fourth official signals four minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half. Tunisia have pulled one back and will look for an equalizer, while Sweden aim to take their lead into the break.

Tunisia finally find the breakthrough they had been searching for. Ellyes Skhiri delivers an excellent cross into the box, where Omar Rekik rises above the defense and powers a header into the net to cut Sweden's lead to 2-1.

Tunisia continue to push forward in hopes of pulling one back before halftime. They have committed numbers in attack, but Sweden remain well organized defensively and leave no clear openings in the final third.

Sweden earn two consecutive corner kicks, both taken by Alexander Bernhardsson, but Tunisia deal with the deliveries comfortably. The Scandinavian side remain on the front foot as they continue to apply pressure.

Sweden strike again with a devastating counterattack. Alexander Isak races onto a perfectly weighted through ball, cuts inside with composure, and curls a clinical finish into the far corner to double Sweden's lead over Tunisia.

The cooling break comes to an end and the referee signals for play to continue. Sweden restart with a one-goal advantage as Tunisia look to raise the intensity and find a way back into the match.

The referee pauses the match for the scheduled cooling break as players from both sides head to the sidelines for hydration. Sweden hold a 1-0 lead over Tunisia as the teams receive instructions before play resumes.

Tunisia look for an immediate response as Elias Saad lets fly with a right-footed effort from outside the box. The shot sails well wide of the target, but the African side continue to push for an equalizer.

Sweden look to build on their early lead and continue to create chances in the final third. Alexander Isak has found promising positions, but the striker has lacked the finishing touch as Tunisia manage to stay within one goal.

Sweden take the lead through Yasin Ayari. Viktor Gyokeres forces a save from Mouhib Chamakah, who can only push the ball into the middle, and Ayari reacts first to bury the rebound and give Sweden an early 1-0 advantage.

Sweden produce the first dangerous move of the match with a quick transition. Viktor Gyokeres cuts inside from the left and fires a shot from inside the box, testing Tunisia's defense and signaling the Scandinavian side's attacking intent.

The referee blows the whistle and Sweden and Tunisia are underway at Estadio BBVA. Both sides begin their 2026 World Cup Group F match looking to make a positive start and settle into the contest.

Both teams take the field for the national anthems and the traditional pre-match handshakes. The atmosphere continues to build at Estadio BBVA as Sweden and Tunisia get set to begin their 2026 World Cup Group F clash.

Tunisia enter the 2026 World Cup ranked 45th in the latest FIFA rankings. It is a respectable position, although they share a challenging Group F with Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden, all of whom are higher in the rankings.

Here are the details of the match: 

Sweden begin their 2026 World Cup campaign with a highly anticipated clash against Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico. A portion of the venue's 51,243 seats will be filled by supporters ready to witness this Group F matchup.

The weather is expected to be warm throughout the evening, with temperatures around 80°F (27°C). Those conditions could represent an extra challenge for Sweden as they take the field against Tunisia.

• Referee: Yael Falcon Perez (ARG)
• Assistant referee 1: Maximiliano Del Yesso (ARG)
• Assistant referee 2: Facundo Rodriguez (ARG)
• Fourth official: Juan Calderon (CRC)
• Fifth official: Juan Carlos Mora Araya (CRC)
• VAR: Juan Lara (CHI)
• AVAR: Antonio Garcia (URU)
• SVAR: Hernan Mastrangelo (ARG)

Tunisia will line up as follows: Mouhib Chamakah; Ali Abdi, Montassar Talbi, Omar Rekik, Yan Valery, Amine Ben Hmida; Hannibal Mejbri, Rani Khedira, Ellyes Skhiri, Anis Slimane; Elias Saad.

Sweden name their starting XI for this World Cup Group F clash against Tunisia: 

Kristoffer Nordfeldt; Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelof, Isak Hien, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Alexander Bernhardsson; Benjamin Nygren, Jesper Karlstrom, Yasin Ayari; Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres.

The most recent encounter between Sweden and Tunisia favored Tunisia. In February 2003, the African side secured a 1-0 win in a home friendly thanks to a goal from Najeh Braham. Since then, 23 years have passed without both sides meeting again, making this fixture a long-awaited reunion between Sweden and Tunisia.

Sweden vs Tunisia will get underway at 10:00 PM (PT: 7:00 PM)

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Welcome to our live blog of this World Cup Group F match!

Sweden face Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey, with both sides beginning their 2026 World Cup campaign. Sweden arrive through a dramatic Nations League playoff route after a difficult UEFA qualifying campaign, while Tunisia secured their place through a strong African qualifying run.

Stay with us for key information, pre-match insights, and live minute-by-minute updates as Sweden and Tunisia clash in Monterrey.