Sweden and Tunisia Announce Lineups for World Cup Group F Opener in Monterrey
Sweden and Tunisia are set to compete in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F in Monterrey, Mexico. The group's initial game saw Netherlands and Japan play to a 1-1 draw earlier in the day. Atalanta's Isak Hien and Udinese's Jesper Karlstrom are confirmed starters for Sweden, while Tunisia's squad features no current Serie A players in their starting eleven.
Sweden is scheduled to face Tunisia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F opener today, June 14, 2026, in Monterrey, Mexico. This match marks the final fixture of the day, following an earlier 1-1 draw between Netherlands and Japan within the same group.
Atalanta defender Isak Hien will start in central defense for Sweden, with Udinese midfielder Jesper Karlstrom lining up in the midfield. Tunisia's starting eleven does not include any players currently associated with Serie A clubs. However, benched center-back Dylan Bronn has previous experience with Salernitana in both Serie A and Serie B.
The match is taking place at Monterrey Stadium, with mountain views providing a scenic backdrop for the encounter.
Sweden's Starting Lineup: Nordfeldt; Lagerbielke, Lindelof, Hien, Bernhardsson, Gudmundsson, Nygren, Karlstrom, Ayari, Isak, Gyokeres
Tunisia's Starting Lineup: Chamakh, Abdi, Talbi, Rekik, Valery, Ben Hmida, Hannibal, Khedira, Skhiri, Slimane, Saad
According to Yahoo Sports Soccer, the competition is now in full swing.
