Sweden secures 5-1 victory over Tunisia in World Cup match

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Sweden secures 5-1 victory over Tunisia in World Cup match
Summary

Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 on June 15 in Monterrey during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Yasin Ayari and Alexander Isak helped Sweden take an early lead, with Ayari scoring twice. Tunisia managed a goal before halftime through Omar Rekik. A disallowed goal for Sweden was later overturned by VAR. Sweden holds the top position in Group F and will face the Netherlands on June 20, while Tunisia prepares to play Japan.

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  • Sweden leads Group F after the win against Tunisia.
  • Ayari scores twice; Isak also contributes with a goal.
  • VAR overturns a disallowed goal for Sweden.
  • Tunisia's Rekik scores their lone goal before halftime.
  • Sweden will play the Netherlands on June 20.
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  • 4:37 AMYahoo SportsSweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in strong start to World Cup
  • 4:00 AMYahoo SportsSweden 5-1 Tunisia: Gyökeres and Isak link up in Blågult victory
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Sweden moved to the top of Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by claiming a 5-1 win against Tunisia in Monterrey.Yasin Ayari and Alexander Isak put the Blågult – led by former Brighton boss Graham ...

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Two goals from Ayari and one each from Isak, Gyokeres and Svanberg take Sweden to the top of Group F in Monterrey.

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