Sweden routs Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup 2026 Group F match

Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 in their Group F opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held in Monterrey, Mexico on 15 June 2026. Goals for Sweden came from Yasin Ayari (7′ and 90+6′), Alexander Isak (30′), Viktor Gyökeres (59′) and Mattias Svanberg (late second half). Omar Rekik scored Tunisia’s lone goal in the 43rd minute.

The win marks Sweden’s return to the World Cup finals after missing the 2022 tournament, under coach Graham Potter. Tunisia, despite a strong qualifying campaign, has not progressed beyond the group stage in its six previous appearances. Sweden’s next group opponents are the Netherlands and Japan.

The match featured a notable defensive error by Tunisia midfielder Ellyes Skhiri, leading to a Swedish goal, and highlighted Sweden’s attacking depth with contributions from both Arsenal striker Gyökeres and Liverpool forward Isak.