Sweden's Alexander Isak shines in World Cup opener against Tunisia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Sweden forward Alexander Isak performed strongly in their World Cup opener on June 19, scoring one goal and providing two assists in a 5-1 victory over Tunisia. Coach Graham Potter noted Isak's improvement after a challenging season at Liverpool, where he struggled with fitness. The upcoming match against the Netherlands promises to be a key test for Sweden, who qualified for the tournament through the playoffs. Isak's partnership with Viktor Gyokeres has generated optimism for Sweden's potential in the tournament.
- •Sweden defeats Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener.
- •Isak scored one goal and assisted two others.
- •Next match against the Netherlands is set for June 20.
- •Sweden qualified for the World Cup through the playoffs.
- •Graham Potter emphasizes Isak's potential for further improvement.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup warning with Sweden star Isak 'getting stronger and stronger'
"Striker Alexander Isak will get "stronger and stronger" and is smiling again, Sweden coach Graham Potter said Friday in a World Cup warning to defences.He struggled for fitness and form, but showed some of his brilliant best as Sweden opened their World Cup with a 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia.
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