Sweden and Tunisia begin their respective 2026 World Cup<\/a> campaigns on Sunday when trading blows at Estadio BBVA in Mexico. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sweden\u2019s blushes were spared after an embarrassing qualification campaign by the UEFA playoffs, victories over Ukraine and Poland allowing them entry into this summer\u2019s competition. Ex-Chelsea<\/a> manager Graham Potter oversaw those victories without star striker Alexander Isak, but did lean heavily on Arsenal<\/a> ace Viktor Gy\u00f6keres. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Potter will need both to be at their efficient best against a stubborn Tunisia defense, with manager Sabri Lamouchi renowned for prioritizing organization over offensive freedom. The North Africans will look to suck the life out of Sunday\u2019s game, which isn\u2019t fantastic news for the neutrals. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n With tricky matches against Japan and the Netherlands to come, victory could be crucial to progression. A third-placed finish might be enough to make the knockout phase, something Tunisia has never done, but first or second secures a simpler last-32 draw on paper. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unfortunately, this is unlikely to be a thriller. Sweden remains an inconsistent beast despite its playoff victories, as evidenced by defeat to Norway and a draw with Greece in warm-up friendlies, while Tunisia is rarely an exciting watch. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n However, with the quality the Scandinavians possess in comparison to their opponents, especially in the final third, they should edge their opener and take a major step toward the knockout rounds\u2014even if progression deep into the tournament appears unlikely. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tunisia likely lacks the quality to make much of an impact despite a strong qualification campaign. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prediction: Sweden 1\u20130 Tunisia<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Isak and Gy\u00f6keres spearhead Sweden\u2019s attack, but Potter\u2019s 3-5-2 formation means no natural place for Newcastle United\u2019s Anthony Elanga, who has endured a dismal debut season at St James\u2019 Park following his big-money transfer last summer. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Premier League duo Yasin Ayari and Lucas Bergvall should feature alongside Celtic\u2019s Benjamin Nygren in midfield, with Aston Villa\u2019s Victor Lindel\u00f6f marshaling the defense. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Borussia Dortmund\u2019s Daniel Svensson could start at right wing back despite preferring the other flank, while Gabriel Gudmundsson looks set to overcome illness to play. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sweden predicted lineup vs. Tunisia (3-5-2)<\/strong>: Nordfeldt; Lagerbielke, Hien, Lindel\u00f6f; Svensson, Ayari, Bergvall, Nygren, Gudmundsson; Isak, Gy\u00f6keres.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tunisia recently recruited German national Rani Khedira, brother of Sami Khedira, and the Union Berlin midfielder should start alongside captain Ellyes Skhiri. Burnley\u2019s Hannibal Mejbri will play ahead of them in the No.10 position. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Firas Chaouat is pushing for a starting role as the sole striker in the 4-2-3-1 system, with Elias Achouri and Isma\u00ebl Gharbi in the wide forward positions. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ex-Arsenal defender Omar Rekik starts in the heart of defense, with Sheffield Wednesday\u2019s Yan Valery likely to feature in the defense alongside Al Abdi and Montassar Talbi, both of whom play their club soccer in France. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tunisia predicted lineup vs. Sweden (4-2-3-1)<\/strong>: Chamakh; Valery, Rekik, Talbi, Ali Abdi; Khedira, Skhiri; Achouri, Hannibal, Gharbi; Chaouat.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Country<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n TV\/Live Stream<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n United States<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Fox Sports 1, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Canada<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, RDS App<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Mexico<\/p>\n<\/td>\n ViX Mexico<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n United Kingdom<\/p>\n<\/td>\n ITV 1, ITVX, STV Scotland, STV Player<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\nSweden vs. Tunisia Score Prediction<\/h2>\n
Sweden Edges Tight Affair<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSweden Predicted Lineup vs. Tunisia<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nTunisia Predicted Lineup vs. Sweden<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPick Your World Cup XIs!<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nWhat Time Does Sweden vs. Tunisia Kick Off?<\/h2>\n
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