Sweden vs Tunisia — World Cup 2026

Tale of the tape.

Three duels that decide it.

Centre-back vs In-form Forward

V. Lindelöf

#3 · Aston Villa

VS

E. Achouri

#7 · FC Copenhagen

Lindelöf's positional awareness will be tested by Achouri's mobility and pressing intensity. The Aston Villa defender's experience at the elite level should prevail, but Tunisia's quicksilver forward offers genuine menace in transition.

Playmaker Duel · Central Midfield Command

L. Bergvall

#7 · Tottenham

VS

E. Skhiri

#17 · Eintracht Frankfurt

Bergvall's press resistance and incisive passing against Skhiri's industry in the engine room will define possession shape. The Tottenham talent has the edge in creativity, but Skhiri's work rate could suffocate Sweden's rhythm if the hosts grow complacent.

Attacking Fullback vs Wide Midfielder

G. Gudmundsson

#5 · Lille

VS

H. Mahmoud

#15 · FC Lugano

Gudmundsson's athleticism and forward intent will push Mahmoud deep into defensive duties. If Tunisia sits narrow, the Lille left-back becomes a playmaking outlet; if Mahmoud gets forward, Sweden's flank could fragment.

Northern Steel vs Mediterranean Grit

Sweden brings Hamrén's methodical build-out and high-press discipline; Tunisia counters with scrappy, high-octane disruption and dangerous transitions.

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

The bench faceoff.

Sweden · Head coach

E. Hamrén

Tunisia · Head coach

S. Trabelsi

Where to watch.