Svanberg scores 18 seconds after entering for Sweden against Tunisia

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:11 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Svanberg scores 18 seconds after entering for Sweden against Tunisia
Summary

Mattias Svanberg scored just 18 seconds after coming on for Sweden in their match against Tunisia during the World Cup on June 15, 2026. The midfielder, who plays for VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, converted a cross from Alexander Isak, contributing to Sweden's 5-1 victory. Svanberg entered the match in the 84th minute with Sweden already leading 3-1. His rapid goal stands as one of the quickest in World Cup history, trailing only Richard Morales' 16-second strike for Uruguay in 2002.

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  • Mattias Svanberg scores for Sweden against Tunisia in World Cup match.
  • Svanberg's goal occurred 18 seconds after his 84th-minute substitution.
  • Sweden currently leads Tunisia 5-1 in the match.
  • Svanberg's goal is among the fastest in World Cup history.
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It was one of the highlights of Sweden’s 5-1 goal festival against Tunisia. Bundesliga pro Mattias Svanberg scored against the overwhelmed Africans in the blink of an eye.The Wolfsburg player came o...

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