Gyokeres shines as Sweden dominates Tunisia in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Sweden secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their World Cup opener on June 15, 2026. Viktor Gyokeres, an Arsenal striker, scored once and provided an assist, contributing significantly to Sweden's dominant performance. Yasin Ayari opened the scoring early, and Alexander Isak also stood out with a goal and two assists. Although Tunisia reduced the deficit just before halftime, Sweden quickly reasserted control in the second half, with Gyokeres restoring the two-goal lead. Late goals from substitutes ensured Sweden finished on a high note.
- •Sweden leads Group F after the victory.
- •Gyokeres scores and assists in the match.
- •Isak adds a goal and two assists.
- •Ayari scores the opener in the sixth minute.
- •Svanberg scores shortly after coming on as a substitute.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s Gyokeres stars as Sweden hit five in dominant World Cup opener
"Arsenal fans endured mixed fortunes at the World Cup on Sunday. Earlier in the day, Kai Havertz scored twice in Germany’s 7-1 win over World Cup newcomers Curacao. Piero Hincapie’s Ecuador suffer...
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