Viktor Gyokeres shines in World Cup debut for Sweden
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:07 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Viktor Gyokeres made an impactful World Cup debut for Sweden on June 15, contributing a goal and an assist in a 5-1 victory over Tunisia. Gyokeres helped set up Alexander Isak's goal and added one of his own as Sweden regained their lead shortly after Tunisia had pulled one back. This performance follows a strong lead-up to the tournament, where Gyokeres scored in recent qualifiers and a friendly, boosting Sweden's morale after a challenging qualification campaign. With this win, Sweden takes an early two-point lead in their group after Japan and the Netherlands played to a draw in their match.
- •Gyokeres scores and assists in 5-1 win over Tunisia
- •Isak also scores in the match
- •Sweden leads their group after the victory
- •Match played on June 15, 2026
- •Gyokeres has scored four goals in his last three games
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — Watch: Gyokeres and Havertz shine on World Cup stage
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal striker bags goal & assist on World Cup debut
"Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres had a fine start to his 2026 World Cup campaign as Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1. The 28-year-old assisted Alexander Isak's first-half goal, and the Liverpool forward repaid Gyokeres by assisting him with his goal in the second half. Sweden sit two points clear in Group F after the Netherlands and Japan drew their opening game.
"Viktor Gyokeres impressed for Sweden alongside Alexander Isak on Sunday night, with both players scoring in an emphatic win over Tunisia.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesAfter a disappointing World Cu...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 11:07 AMWatch: Gyokeres and Havertz shine on World Cup stage
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres had a fine start to his 2026 World Cup campaign as Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1. The 28-year-old assisted Alexander Isak's first-half goal, and the Liverpool forward repaid Gyokeres by assisting him with his goal in the second half. Sweden sit two points clear in Group F after the Netherlands and Japan drew their opening game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:35 AMArsenal striker bags goal & assist on World Cup debut
Viktor Gyokeres impressed for Sweden alongside Alexander Isak on Sunday night, with both players scoring in an emphatic win over Tunisia.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesAfter a disappointing World Cu...
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