FIFA World Cup 2026: Sweden Beats Tunisia 5–1
Sweden made a stunning start to its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 5–1 victory over Tunisia in Group F. Midfielder Yasin Ayari starred with two goals, while Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Mattias Svanberg also found the net in an impressive attacking display. Tunisia briefly threatened after Omar Rekik reduced the deficit before halftime, but Sweden dominated the second half and pulled away comfortably. The result places Sweden at the top of Group F after the opening round of matches, sending a strong message to group rivals Netherlands and Japan, especially following their 2–2 draw. Sweden’s five-goal haul was their highest scoring World Cup match since 1938, highlighting the impact of coach Graham Potter’s attacking approach and the growing partnership between Isak and Gyökeres. This is Sweden’s highly anticipated return to the tournament after missing the 2022 World Cup.
