Sweden vs Tunisia lineups are still projected because the official team sheets arrive about one hour before kickoff. Match 12 of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F will be played at Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Sweden expect Gabriel Gudmundsson to be available, which keeps Graham Potter close to his strongest shape. Tunisia are still watching Hannibal Mejbri after his recent injury concern, so their final attacking setup may not be locked until late on matchday.
Sweden Predicted Lineup
Sweden are projected to use a 3-4-1-2 shape, with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres leading the line. Benjamin Nygren looks like the most likely link player behind them, while Jesper Karlstrom and Yasin Ayari hold the center.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Kristoffer Nordfeldt |
| CB | Gustaf Lagerbielke |
| CB | Isak Hien |
| CB | Victor Lindelof |
| RWB | Alexander Bernhardsson |
| CM | Jesper Karlstrom |
| CM | Yasin Ayari |
| LWB | Gabriel Gudmundsson |
| AM | Benjamin Nygren |
| ST | Alexander Isak |
| ST | Viktor Gyokeres |
Formation: 3-4-1-2.
Substitutes: yet to be confirmed.
This projected Sweden squad keeps the front two together and asks Gudmundsson plus Bernhardsson to supply width from wing-back. Nygren should then work between the lines and connect the first forward passes into Isak and Gyokeres.
The main late question is whether Potter stays with this sharper front-two shape or adds one more midfielder for control. Gudmundsson's fitness update makes the back-three plan easier to trust before kickoff.
Tunisia Predicted Lineup
Tunisia look closer to a 4-2-3-1, with Elias Achouri, Hannibal Mejbri, and Ismael Gharbi supporting Hazem Mastouri. Ellyes Skhiri and Rani Khedira should then protect the back line and try to slow Sweden's first pass into the strikers.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Mouhib Chamakh |
| RB | Yan Valery |
| CB | Montassar Talbi |
| CB | Omar Rekik |
| LB | Ali Abdi |
| DM | Ellyes Skhiri |
| DM | Rani Khedira |
| RW | Ismael Gharbi |
| AM | Hannibal Mejbri |
| LW | Elias Achouri |
| ST | Hazem Mastouri |
Formation: 4-2-3-1.
Substitutes: yet to be confirmed.
The projected Tunisia squad leans on Skhiri and Khedira to hold the middle before Achouri and Gharbi attack the wider spaces. Hannibal remains the main creative connector if he is fully cleared to start.
If Hannibal does not make the final XI, Tunisia may move Ben Slimane into a more direct midfield role and keep the shape a little safer. Talbi should still carry the heaviest defensive task against Sweden's front pair.
Team News and Injury Report
Sweden have the cleaner pre-match picture. Matchday previews indicate Gudmundsson is available again, while Dejan Kulusevski remains out of the World Cup squad and does not affect the final selection call for this opener.
Tunisia carry the sharper late concern because Hannibal picked up a knock before the tournament and remains the most important lineup question. The rest of the likely spine still points toward Skhiri, Khedira, Achouri, Talbi, and one of the goalkeepers already inside the final 26-player list.
Latest lineup notes: Gudmundsson is expected back, Hannibal is still the main Tunisia decision, and both sides look close to the projected shapes used across late match previews.
| Player | Team | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Gudmundsson | Sweden | Available | Expected to return after the recent fitness issue |
| Dejan Kulusevski | Sweden | Out | Not in the World Cup squad |
| Hannibal Mejbri | Tunisia | Major doubt | Recent injury concern before the opener |
| Montassar Talbi | Tunisia | Available | Expected to start at the heart of defence |
Sweden vs Tunisia — Key Tactical Battle
The sharpest battle sits between Sweden's front two and Tunisia's central block. Sweden want Isak and Gyokeres receiving quickly around Talbi and Rekik, while Tunisia need Skhiri and Khedira screening those first central passes.
The other key area is on the flanks. Sweden need Gudmundsson and Bernhardsson stretching the shape, while Tunisia want Achouri and Gharbi carrying counters into the space behind the wing-backs.
| Role | Sweden | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Primary build-up | Ayari and Karlstrom feeding Nygren between the lines | Skhiri and Khedira keeping the shape compact |
| Main attacking threat | Isak and Gyokeres attacking central channels | Achouri and Hannibal carrying transitions |
| Wide pressure | Gudmundsson and Bernhardsson pushing high from wing-back | Valery and Abdi trying to close the outside lanes |
This projected setup points toward a game where Sweden want cleaner service into the box and Tunisia want longer defensive phases with fast counters. The first midfield duel should decide which plan lands first.
Match Details
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 10:00 PM ET / 2:00 AM UTC |
| Venue | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage |
| Referee | Yael Falcon Perez |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the predicted Sweden lineup against Tunisia?
Sweden are projected to line up in a 3-4-1-2 with Kristoffer Nordfeldt in goal and Alexander Isak plus Viktor Gyokeres leading the attack.
Is Hannibal Mejbri available for Sweden vs Tunisia?
Hannibal Mejbri remains the main Tunisia doubt before kickoff because he is still being monitored after a recent injury concern.
When does Sweden vs Tunisia start?
Sweden vs Tunisia starts at 10:00 PM ET on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The match will be played at Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey.
What formation will Tunisia use against Sweden?
Tunisia are projected to use a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Ellyes Skhiri and Rani Khedira in midfield and Elias Achouri plus Ismael Gharbi supporting the striker.
If you want the confirmed team sheets, check again close to kickoff because the final XI can still change late.
The projected lineups already show the likely shape of the game, with Sweden expected to attack through a front two and Tunisia expected to stay compact before breaking wide.
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