Sweden Defeats Tunisia 5-1 in 2026 World Cup Opener
Sweden scored five times against Tunisia on Sunday night in Group F. Tunisia's lone goal came before halftime.
thesouthafrican.comSweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 in their opening Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday night. Yasin Ayari scored in the seventh minute after capitalizing on confusion in the Tunisian defense. Alexander Isak added a second goal in the 30th minute.
Omar Rekik scored for Tunisia in the 43rd minute. Viktor Gyökeres extended Sweden's lead to 3-1 in the 59th minute. Mattias Svanberg scored in the 86th minute. Ayari added his second goal in stoppage time.
The match was Tunisia's first game of the tournament. Sabri Lamouchi is the coach of Tunisia. Tunisia's remaining Group F opponents are Japan and the Netherlands. AllAfrica reported that Sweden dominated possession early and exposed Tunisia's defensive uncertainty from the outset.
AllAfrica reported that Tunisia struggled to establish rhythm in midfield while Sweden threatened through quick passing combinations. AllAfrica reported that the 59th-minute goal extinguished Tunisia's hopes of a comeback. AllAfrica reported that Tunisia's defensive vulnerabilities were punished by one of Europe's most efficient attacking teams.
AllAfrica reported that the victory places Sweden in a strong position in Group F. com on 15 June 2026.
