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Sweden dominates Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener with Isak's key contributions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Sweden dominates Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener with Isak's key contributions

Summary

Sweden secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their World Cup opener on June 15, 2026, in Monterrey. Alexander Isak shined with a goal and two assists, starting with Yasin Ayari's opener, before Isak scored himself and later assisted Viktor Gyokeres and Matias Svanberg. This win places Sweden in a strong position within Group F after Japan and the Netherlands drew 2-2. The performance is particularly significant for Isak, who is looking to build momentum after an injury-impacted season with Liverpool. Sweden aims to continue their success in the upcoming matches of the tournament.

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•Alexander Isak scores and assists in Sweden's 5-1 win over Tunisia
•Sweden leads Group F after their opening match
•Isak's performance comes after a challenging season at Liverpool
•Next matches will be vital for Sweden's progress in the tournament

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6:30 AMYahoo Sports — (Video) Alexander Isak caps flowing Sweden counterattack with neat finish in 5-1 rout of Tunisia

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Alexander Isak was on target for Sweden as they opened their World Cup campaign with a 5-1 drubbing of Tunisia in Monterrey.With the other Group F game between Netherlands and Japan ending in a 2-2 dr...
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