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Mattias Svanberg scores just 18 seconds after entering for Sweden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:58 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Mattias Svanberg scores just 18 seconds after entering for Sweden
Summary

In their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Sweden secured a 5-1 victory over Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium. Mattias Svanberg made a quick impact, scoring a goal just 18 seconds after being substituted in. This effort nearly set a record for the fastest goal scored off the bench at a World Cup, just shy of Richard Morales' 16-second record in 2002. Teammate Yasin Ayari also contributed with two goals, adding to an emotion-filled evening for Sweden. The match highlighted the effectiveness of Sweden's bench players.

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  • •Sweden defeats Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener
  • •Mattias Svanberg scores 18 seconds after subbing in
  • •Yasin Ayari contributes with two goals
  • •Match takes place at Monterrey Stadium
  • •Svanberg nearly sets record for fastest goal off the bench
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  • 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — ⚡️ Club World Cup: he scores 18 seconds after coming on, first since...
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Maximum efficiency.Victorious in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Sweden was able to rely on its bench to hurt Tunisia (5-1).Coming on late in the game, Mattias Svanberg found the breakthrou...

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