Tunisia face Sweden in World Cup opener Monday

Tunisia open their 2026 World Cup campaign on Monday against Sweden in Group F, and the stakes are high from the first whistle. The Netherlands are the clear group favourites, which means every point against the Swedes and Japan could prove decisive in the battle for a knockout-round place. Tunisia arrive after an impressive qualifying run built on defensive structure and consistency. A friendly against Belgium has helped fine-tune preparations for the tournament in North America. Monday's early kickoff will set the tone for everything that follows.