Sweden’s journey to the 2026 World Cup was unique, to say the least. It failed to win a single game in traditional qualifying, yet was given a lifeline by its progress in the UEFA Nations League. New manager Graham Potter took advantage of the opportunity, steering Sweden through the playoffs.
The uptick in form for the 38th-ranked country in the world has come via the goals of Viktor Gyökeres, though it is generally at its lowest ebb for a decade. Sweden must tighten up at the back still, which is something Tunisia will hope to exploit.
