15.06.2026 07:51
Sweden made a fantastic start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Tunisia 5-1 in their first Group F match. Yasin Ayari was the star of the match, scoring two goals.
In the first match of Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sweden faced Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium. Sweden started the match quickly, taking a 1-0 lead in the 7th minute with a goal from Yasin Ayari. Maintaining pressure on their opponent, Sweden doubled the lead in the 30th minute as Alexander Isak found the back of the net.
TUNUSIA HOPED BUT FELL SHORT
Trying to get back into the game in the latter part of the first half, Tunisia reduced the deficit to one goal in the 43rd minute through Omar Rekik. With this goal, the teams went into the dressing room with a 2-1 scoreline, giving Tunisia hope for the second half.
GYÖKERES PULLED THE PLUG
Regaining control in the second half, Sweden made the score 3-1 in the 60th minute with a goal from Viktor Gyökeres. Following this goal, Tunisia dropped off completely, and Sweden maintained their superiority.
THE GAP WIDENED IN THE FINAL MINUTES
In the 86th minute, Mattias Svanberg stepped up to increase the lead to three goals. Yasin Ayari once again made his mark on the scoreboard in stoppage time, finding the net in the 90+6th minute to determine the final score of the match.
CLAIMED THE GROUP LEAD
With this result, Sweden started the World Cup with 3 points and secured the top spot in Group F with a goal difference advantage. In the group's other match, the Netherlands and Japan played to a 2-2 draw. Sweden will face the Netherlands in their next match, while Tunisia will seek points against Japan.