Sweden vs Tunisia LIVE: Yasin Ayari breaks the deadlock! (1-0) 2026 World Cup Group E Matchday 1

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)

Watch this 2026 World Cup match between Sweden and Tunisia live in the USA on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock Premium, FS1 and Telemundo.

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.