A World Cup thrashing was handed out in the Group F Sweden vs Tunisia match with the Scandinavians winning 5-1 over the North Africans with more goals scored in this game than the other previous four matches H2H put together. The big win not only continues the remarkable turnaround of Sweden from a side that needed Nations League to make a World Cup playoff but the margin puts them in the box seat to top the group. Unless Tunisia are as ineffective against the other two countries in Group F. It was until you watch this match until you realise just how good Sweden can be, and were today.
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The second of the Group F games kicks off for a match between Sweden – who were lucky to make the group stages after finishing last in qualifying, and Tunisia who have great qualifying form and conceded zero but the question remains about them in the actual World Cup. Talking of questions, this 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F Sweden vs Tunisia Match Centre will provide an overview of the before and after with a Pre-Game Summary, Match Review and Post-Match stats.
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STATS SUMMARY
RATINGS
The Gurgler’s in-house Ratings system based on H2H stats, World Cup stats, recent records, qualifying and past World Cup performance is here to make choosing the winner easier, or have something to blame.
| Sweden | 56.0% | Tunisia | 44.0% |
BARELY INTERESTING STATS
All four games played between these sides have been in Tunisia and Sweden lead the H2H 2-1, with one draw.
In probably the worst ever qualifying effort yet still making a World Cup, Sweden finished bottom of their World Cup qualifying group with a record of D2 L4. They made the World Cup via the playoffs, and made that by the UEFA Nations League.
By contrast Tunisia topped their group, their record was W9 D1 and scored 22 goals and conceded no goals.
Sweden have one of each result v African nations at World Cup – W1 D1 L1.
Tunisia have won only one of their 12 games so far v European nations at the World Cup – record is W1 D4 L7. That one win was the most recent game though.
Tunisia won their first World Cup opening fixture against Mexico in Mexico in 1970. It’s D2 L3 since.
Tunisia are unbeaten in North America – W1 D2.
Prior to the recent friendlies, Sweden’s record in North America was W10 D10 L7.
MATCH PREDICTION
SWEDEN 1 TUNISIA 1
