Sweden XI vs Tunisia – Predicted lineup & team news for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

Sweden and Tunisia are set for their first-ever competitive meeting.

Football’s most elite competition, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has returned after a four-year absence. Co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, the competition will return to North American soil after 32 years. It is set to feature a record 48 teams instead of the traditional 32, with every participating nation set to battle for the ultimate title

The Sweden national football team are all set for their return to the competition after an eight-year hiatus. They arrive with a star-studded, highly clinical attacking squad determined to overwhelm their opponents with their modern fluidity. They will play their opening fixture against African side Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico.

The nation’s most crucial player for the side will undoubtedly be forward Viktor Gyökeres. He is also set to lead the frontline in the competition. The striker will be the team’s primary attacking source, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most sought-after goal scorers

Graham Potter will lead Sweden for the first time in the competition, aiming to fully unleash the team’s relentless attacking philosophy on the world stage. The highly acclaimed manager impressively led the nation through a dramatic UEFA qualification campaign, securing their spot after defeating Poland 3-2 in the playoff final.

Sweden are placed in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, considered one of the most difficult groups in the competition. They will compete alongside the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.

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Who all will be expected to be in the starting lineup?

Sweden are likely set to feature in a 3-4-1-2 formation for the tournament. In defence, the manager focuses on maintaining a fluid unit that will aim to utilize their physicality and positional intelligence to prevent opposition. The team relies on a three-man system, with Gustaf Lagerbielke, Isak Hien, and Victor Lindelöf tasked with the responsibility.

The team utilizes the wingbacks, with Daniel Svensson and Gabriel Gudmundsson assigned by Potter to create attacks from the wider areas. Sweden’s midfield is controlled through a midfield pivot, with Jesper Karlström functioning in the deep-lying role, who is responsible for breaking up counterattacks and shielding the defence. He will be supported by Yasin Ayari, a player who uses his press resistance and technical ability to support the attackers.

In the attack, Sweden will need the services of Benjamin Nygren, who will start the fixtures as the nation’s number ten, operating as the lethal force. He will need to assist strikers Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak, known for their clinicality, in creating chances from quick counterattacks and contributing to the team’s defensive play.

Sweden’s predicted lineup vs Tunisia

Sweden predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Kristoffer Nordfeldt (GK); Gustaf Lagerbielke, Isak Hien, Victor Lindelöf; Daniel Svensson, Yasin Ayari, Jesper Karlström, Gabriel Gudmundsson; Benjamin Nygren; Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak

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