Sweden are lucky to be at the World Cup after a disastrous qualifying campaign, but they’ll face a stubborn Tunisian side in their opening match. The European nation has a healthy ranking and top firepower, but their performance will depend on their ability to click.
Sweden has a slight edge over Tunisia in the FIFA rankings, but the African nation is no pushover. Tunisia’s defense will be put to the test by Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, but they’ve shown resilience in the past.
Sweden needs a strong start to overcome tougher opponents in the group, and they’ll look to make a statement against Tunisia.
As outsiders in the group, Tunisia sees the extended format as their best chance to escape the first round and reach the knockout stages.
Check the fixture list for the Sweden vs. Tunisia match.
Location: Guadalupe, Mexico Stadium: Estadio BBVA Date: Sunday, June 14 / Monday, June 15 Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT / 3:00 AM BST Referee: Yael Falcón (ARG)
Find out how to watch the Sweden vs. Tunisia match on TV and live stream.
For viewers in the United States, the match will air on FS1 or fuboTV in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
In Canada, the match is available on TSN or RDS networks, while Mexican viewers can catch it on ViX.
UK viewers can watch the match on ITV1 or STV in England and Scotland, respectively, or on their associated digital platforms.
United States
FS1, fuboTV, Telemundo
Canada
TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, RDS app
Mexico
ViX Mexico
United Kingdom
ITV1, ITVX, STV, STV Player
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A photo of Tunisia’s players in action.
Tunisia returns to Estadio BBVA in six days to face Japan, another underdog matchup that could help them develop their chances. The Eagles of Carthage are known for their defensive resilience.
Sweden won’t have the luxury of staying in the same place, as they’ll travel to the United States for their second game against the Netherlands. NRG Stadium in Houston is slightly closer to their base camp in Dallas.
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