Sweden open World Cup against Tunisia Monday

World Cup opener set for Monday morning

Sweden kick off their World Cup campaign against Tunisia in Group F on Monday, June 15 at 04:00 Swedish time (1). It's the first group stage fixture for Blågult in Dallas, with Graham Potter's side looking to start the tournament on the front foot.

Sweden enter the match after a solid qualifying campaign and a final warm-up against Greece where Elliot Stroud made his senior debut. Potter has backed Viktor Gyokeres publicly, insisting the Arsenal striker had a brilliant season despite some fans wanting more goals, and pointed to his role in delivering the Premier League title.

The squad has been adjusting its logistics in the United States and closed Monday's training session to the public for what press chief Petra Thorén described as sports-based reasons. Everything now points toward that 04:00 kickoff and a chance to set the tone in Group F.