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Yasin Ayari scores twice for Sweden against Tunisia at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:45 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Yasin Ayari scores twice for Sweden against Tunisia at World Cup

Summary

Yasin Ayari scored two goals in Sweden's 5-1 victory over Tunisia during their World Cup opener on June 18, 2026. Despite his performance, Tunisia faces criticism for losing a player who could represent them. Ayari, born in Sweden to Tunisian and Moroccan parents, had been approached by Tunisian representatives in the past but chose to play for Sweden. The match highlighted ongoing concerns within Tunisia about retaining football talent with dual nationalities. Sweden will face the Netherlands next.

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By the Numbers

•Ayari scored in his World Cup debut for Sweden.
•Tunisia offered Ayari a chance to join their national team.
•He has a strong emotional connection to Tunisia.
•The match ended with Sweden winning 5-1 against Tunisia.
•Sweden will play the Netherlands next.

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1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Tunisia ask how Sweden World Cup star Ayari slipped its net

What they're saying

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When Yasin Ayari scored two spectacular goals in Sweden's emphatic opening World Cup victory, it left a bitter taste in Tunisia, the country he could have represented."I'm used to scoring beautiful goals, but scoring two goals in the same match, especially in my first World Cup appearance against Tunisia, was exceptional for me," he told Swedish broadcaster SVT. Ayari admitted though that it had been emotional to score against Tunisia, "the country I feel a strong sense of belonging and emotion
— Yahoo Sports

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