Sweden dominates Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup 2026 opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Sweden secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their World Cup opener held at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. Yasin Ayari scored twice for Sweden, who took a 2-0 lead early in the match, controlling play effectively. Tunisia responded with a late first-half goal from Omar Rekik, closing the gap to 2-1. Sweden restored their lead in the second half with a goal from Viktor Gyökeres and added two more goals late in the game, including a long-range shot from Ayari. Sweden's win places them at the top of Group F, aided by a draw in the other group match. They will face the Netherlands next on Saturday, while Tunisia will play Japan.
- •Sweden led 2-0 early before Tunisia scored just before halftime.
- •Yasin Ayari netted two goals, including a late long-distance shot.
- •Viktor Gyökeres added another goal in the second half.
- •Sweden tops Group F after the opening match.
- •Next match for Sweden is against the Netherlands.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Sweden rolls past Tunisia in opener to take control of Group F
"Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F. Graham Potter's men took the lead in Guadalupe in the seventh minute courtesy of Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari's thunderbolt from outside the box, following a mix-up at the back.Tunisia were the first African team to win a World Cup match when they beat Mexico in 1978, but they have never progressed beyond the group stages.
"Sweden put up five goals on Sunday night in their first match of the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:11 AMSweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F. Graham Potter's men took the lead in Guadalupe in the seventh minute courtesy of Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari's thunderbolt from outside the box, following a mix-up at the back.Tunisia were the first African team to win a World Cup match when they beat Mexico in 1978, but they have never progressed beyond the group stages.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:00 AMWorld Cup 2026: Sweden rolls past Tunisia in opener to take control of Group F
Sweden put up five goals on Sunday night in their first match of the World Cup.
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