The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues on 14 June as Sweden face Tunisia in Monterrey Stadium for their Group F opener.
Group F
Monday, 15 June | Monterrey Stadium
Kick-off time
10:00 (GMT+8)
The match
After sealing progress to the FIFA World Cup through the European play-offs, Sweden will kick off their campaign against Tunisia in Monterrey Stadium. The African nation will be determined to get off to a good start after failing to progress past the group stage at Qatar 2022. Meanwhile, this is Sweden’s first World Cup opener since Russia 2018, which they began with a 1-0 triumph over Korea Republic.
Sweden possible starting XI
Nordfeldt; Johansson, Lindelof, Starfelt, Gudmundsson; Elanga, Ayari, Karlstrom, Sema; Isak, Gyokeres
Tunisia possible starting XI
Dahmen; Abdi, Talbi, Bronn, Valery; Skhiri, Belhadj Mahmoud; Achouri, Khedira, Ben Slimane; Mastouri
Monterrey Stadium
The breathtaking Monterrey Stadium will host four matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026, including three group games and one Round of 32 fixture. Mexican side Monterrey play their football in this modern-day marvel, which is equipped with compact energy solutions and low voltage equipment. The venue also hosted eight games at the 2022 Concacaf W Championship, including USA’s 1-0 final victory over Canada. Coldplay, Bad Bunny and Justin Bieber have performed at the ground in its opening decade.