Sweden defeats Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup 2026 Group F opener

Sweden opened Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 5‑1 victory over Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. Midfielder Yasin Ayari, born in Sweden to Tunisian parents, scored two of the five goals as Sweden displayed dominant attacking play.

Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi said the heavy defeat was caused by repeated individual errors and warned that the team must respond positively in its remaining group matches against Japan and the Netherlands. The win puts Sweden in the lead of the group and adds pressure on the other contenders, Japan and the Netherlands, who drew 2‑2 in their opening game.

Sweden’s performance brings them close to securing one of the 32 spots in the tournament’s knockout stage, while Tunisia faces an uphill battle to stay in contention.