Key facts
- Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 in a World Cup Group F match.
- Yasin Ayari scored two goals for Sweden.
Sweden secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their World Cup Group F opener, with Yasin Ayari scoring twice. The win places Sweden at the top of the group, ahead of the Netherlands and Japan who drew their match.
The result places Sweden at the top of World Cup Group F, setting the stage for their upcoming matches against the Netherlands and Japan.
Sweden began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a resounding 5-1 victory over Tunisia, propelling them to the top of Group F. Yasin Ayari was the standout performer, netting two goals, while Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Mattias Svanberg also found the back of the net for the Swedes. Ayari, born in Sweden to a Tunisian father, chose not to celebrate his first goal as a sign of respect for his heritage, a decision supported by his father and Tunisia's coach. He later celebrated his second goal more enthusiastically. Omar Rekik scored Tunisia's lone goal. In the other Group F match, the Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2. Sweden, ranked 39th, is at the top of the group, while Tunisia is ranked 45th.