Sweden thrashes Tunisia 5‑1 in World Cup 2026 Group F opener

Sweden opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dominant 5‑1 victory over Tunisia in Group F, securing the top spot on goal‑difference. Early in the match, midfielder Yasin Ayari scored from outside the box after just seven minutes, later adding a second goal in stoppage time. Alexander Isak doubled the lead before halftime, and his teammate Viktor Gyökeres added a third after an assist from Isak. Substitute Mattias Svanberg entered the field and scored within 18 seconds, while Tunisia’s sole reply came from a header by defender Omar Rekik before the break. Sweden produced 13 shots, seven on target, compared with Tunisia’s six shots, despite similar possession (Sweden 49 %, Tunisia 51 %). The win places Sweden alone at the summit of Group F and highlights the effectiveness of its high‑valued attacking duo.