Tunisia vs. Sweden: Where to watch the 2026 World Cup match live
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tunisia and Sweden will face off in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 15, 2026, in Guadalupe, Mexico.
- Sweden enters the match with a more stable performance record, while Tunisia has shown mixed results in recent friendlies.
- Sweden's Viktor Gyรถkeres is a key offensive threat, whereas Tunisia has struggled with scoring in recent games.
Tunisia and Sweden are set to clash in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 15, 2026. The game will take place at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, with kickoff scheduled for 03:00 Tunisian time. This fixture marks the debut for both teams in the tournament's group stage.
The match presents a contrast in recent form. Sweden appears to be in more consistent shape, having secured a 2-2 draw against Greece in a warm-up match and holding a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss in 2026. In contrast, Tunisia is coming off a significant 0-5 friendly defeat against Belgium and has a less stable record this year, with one win, one draw, and three losses.
Offensively, Sweden relies on striker Viktor Gyรถkeres, who has scored five goals in 2026. Tunisia, however, has faced difficulties in finding the net, with their recent top scorers, Farรจs Chaouat and Sebastian Tounekti, each having scored only one goal. Tunisia has not scored in their last 353 minutes of play.
The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports Max 2, 4, and 5, with live coverage also available on specialized sports platforms. This encounter is the first meeting between the two nations since February 2003, when Tunisia secured a 1-0 victory.
Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.