Sweden defeats Tunisia 5-1 in 2026 World Cup opener

Sweden opened Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 5‑1 victory over Tunisia on 15 June 2026. Yasin Ayari, born in Sweden to Tunisian parents, opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a spectacular strike and chose not to celebrate, citing his dual heritage. He later added a second goal, completing a brace. The Swedish attack, bolstered by performances from Alexander Gyökeres and Alexander Isak, controlled the match from start to finish.

The win placed Sweden at the top of Group F after their first match, while Tunisia struggled to respond. The result was highlighted alongside other notable World Cup moments, such as Germany surpassing the record for most tournament goals.