Group F standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Sweden
A win in their opening match would put Sweden in a strong position to advance from Group F.
Tunisia
An opening win over Sweden would be a major statement and strengthen Tunisia's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Sweden | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 27 | 40 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 13 | 7 |
| Best WC Finish | Runners-up (1958) | Group stage (6 times) |
| Manager | Jon Dahl Tomasson | Sabri Lamouchi |
| How They Qualified | UEFA Playoff Path B winner | CAF — Group J winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Group stage — beat France but eliminated |
| Captain | Alexander Isak | Youssef Msakni |
Prediction
Sweden 2 — 1 Tunisia
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Sweden (ranked 27th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Sweden have appeared at 13 World Cups. Tunisia have appeared at 7.
Sweden are ranked 27th in the world. Tunisia are ranked 40th.
This match takes place at Estadio BBVA, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Estadio BBVA · Monterrey · Capacity: 50,113
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