Yasin Ayari scores twice for Sweden in World Cup debut against Tunisia
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Yasin Ayari scored two goals for Sweden in their Group H match against Tunisia on June 15 in Monterrey. The 22-year-old midfielder opened the scoring with a volley just seven minutes into the first half and later added a second goal in the 95th minute. Despite his achievements, Ayari's initial celebration was subdued due to his familial ties to Tunisia, as he chose to prostrate in respect. He ultimately celebrated his second goal alongside teammates. This match follows Ayari's journey from youth football in Sweden to his debut with the national team and English Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.
- •Ayari scored two goals in Sweden's World Cup match against Tunisia.
- •He celebrated his second goal after an initial subdued response.
- •Ayari has a Tunisian father and opted to represent Sweden.
- •He plays for Brighton & Hove Albion in the EPL.
- •The match took place in Monterrey on June 15.
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Why did Yasin Ayari not celebrate scoring in Sweden’s win over Tunisia?
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Sweden's Yasin Ayari shows respect for father's native country after World Cup goal vs. Tunisia
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Sweden’s Yasin Ayari, and why didn’t he celebrate against Tunisia?
"After he opened the scoring in Sweden’s 5-1 victory over Tunisia in the World Cup on Sunday night, Yasin Ayari chose not to celebrate. The 22-year-old Ayari was born in Solna, Sweden, to a Tunisian father, Azzouz Ayari. Ayari, who represented Sweden at the youth level, was given the chance to switch allegiances and play for Tunisia ahead of the 2022 World Cup, but he declined.
"The 22-year-old scored two goals against Tunisia but had muted celebrations against the country of his father’s birth.
"The 22-year-old, who plays for Brighton, scored twice in Sweden’s emphatic win over his father’s country, Tunisia
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:40 AMWhy did Yasin Ayari not celebrate scoring in Sweden’s win over Tunisia?
The 22-year-old, who plays for Brighton, scored twice in Sweden’s emphatic win over his father’s country, Tunisia
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:30 AMSweden's Yasin Ayari shows respect for father's native country after World Cup goal vs. Tunisia
After he opened the scoring in Sweden’s 5-1 victory over Tunisia in the World Cup on Sunday night, Yasin Ayari chose not to celebrate. The 22-year-old Ayari was born in Solna, Sweden, to a Tunisian father, Azzouz Ayari. Ayari, who represented Sweden at the youth level, was given the chance to switch allegiances and play for Tunisia ahead of the 2022 World Cup, but he declined.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:31 AMWho is Sweden’s Yasin Ayari, and why didn’t he celebrate against Tunisia?
The 22-year-old scored two goals against Tunisia but had muted celebrations against the country of his father’s birth.
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