Sweden dominates Tunisia in World Cup opener with 5-1 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:48 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Sweden secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia during their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 15. Yasin Ayari opened the scoring with a remarkable goal in the seventh minute but chose not to celebrate, reflecting his Tunisian heritage. After scoring a second goal later in the match, Ayari did celebrate, underscoring his dual ties. Sweden's offensive performance is a strong start in the tournament.
- •Sweden defeats Tunisia 5-1 in their World Cup opener
- •Yasin Ayari scored a stunning goal in the 7th minute
- •Ayari chose not to celebrate his first goal
- •He later celebrated after scoring a second goal
- •Match took place on June 15, during the 2026 World Cup
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"One of the standout images from the start of this World Cup.During the night from Sunday to Monday, Sweden thrashed Tunisia (5-1) in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.Graham Potter’s players...
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