Sweden secures 5-1 win against Tunisia in World Cup opener
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Sweden opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium on June 15. Yasin Ayari led the charge with two goals, scoring in the 7th and 90+6 minutes. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres added their names to the scoresheet, helping Sweden establish a commanding lead that was briefly cut to 2-1 by Omar Rekik's goal for Tunisia just before halftime. Mattias Svanberg scored Sweden’s final goal in the 84th minute, following a VAR review that overturned an offside call. This win positions Sweden atop Group F, ahead of their next match against the Netherlands on June 20.
- •Sweden wins 5-1 against Tunisia in World Cup opener
- •Yasin Ayari scores twice for Sweden
- •Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also score
- •Mattias Svanberg nets after VAR review
- •Sweden leads Group F following the match
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Gyokeres and Isak help Sweden to dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia
"Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak had a sparkling performance and Yasin Ayari scored a brace as Sweden made a great start at the World Cup with a dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia on Sunday. The Swedish team was on target early as Ayari hit a thunderbolt from distance to break the deadlock in the seventh minute.
"Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres were in fine form as Sweden cruised to a comfortable 5-1 victory against Tunisia to kickstart their World Cup campaign in Group F.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:56 AMGyokeres and Isak help Sweden to dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia
Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak had a sparkling performance and Yasin Ayari scored a brace as Sweden made a great start at the World Cup with a dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia on Sunday. The Swedish team was on target early as Ayari hit a thunderbolt from distance to break the deadlock in the seventh minute.
- Sky Sports—Gyokeres and Isak shine as Sweden secure dominant win versus Tunisia
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres were in fine form as Sweden cruised to a comfortable 5-1 victory against Tunisia to kickstart their World Cup campaign in Group F.
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