Sweden Overwhelms Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup 2026 Opener
June 16, 2026 · Raúl López
Sweden triumphed over Tunisia with a 5-1 victory in their World Cup 2026 opener, highlighted by a brace from Yasin Ayari.
Yasin Ayari scored twice as Sweden dominated Tunisia in their opening match of Group F at the 2026 World Cup. The match, held in Guadalupe, saw Sweden take the lead early when Ayari struck from outside the box in the 7th minute, following a defensive mix-up. Despite his impressive goal, Ayari's celebration was subdued due to his Moroccan and Tunisian heritage. Alexander Isak doubled Sweden's lead in the 30th minute after a quick counterattack, with his shot slipping past Tunisian goalkeeper Mouhib Chamakh, who managed to touch the ball but couldn't stop it.
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Tunisia pulled one back just before halftime when Omar Rekik headed in a cross from Hannibal Mejbri in the 43rd minute. However, Sweden restored their two-goal advantage in the 59th minute after another defensive lapse from Tunisia, with Vyktor Gyokeres scoring following a setup from Isak. Mattias Svanberg, who came off the bench, added Sweden's fourth goal late in the game, with VAR confirming he was onside. Ayari capped off the scoring with a spectacular long-range effort in stoppage time, sealing a comprehensive victory for Sweden and asserting their dominance in Group F.
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