Sweden Demolishes Tunisia 5-1 with Early Goals and Strong Second Half
June 15, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia, featuring an early goal and a flurry in the second half.
Sweden made a resounding statement in their World Cup Group Stage opener, defeating Tunisia 5-1 in a match they largely controlled. Tunisia briefly sparked hope with a late first-half goal, but Sweden's attacking prowess proved overwhelming, securing a comfortable win and vital points in the group.
The game started brightly for Sweden, with Y. Ayari finding the net in the 7th minute. Alexander Isak doubled the lead for Sweden in the 30th minute following an assist from Viktor Gyokeres. Tunisia responded just before halftime through O. Rekik in the 43rd minute, assisted by H. Mejbri, providing a glimmer of hope heading into the break. However, that was as good as it got for the North African side.
The second half saw Sweden reassert their dominance. Viktor Gyokeres extended the lead to 3-1 in the 59th minute, assisted by Alexander Isak. The turning point arrived with two late goals that underlined Sweden's superiority. Marcus Svanberg made it 4-1 in the 84th minute, and Y. Ayari secured his brace in the 90+6th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory for the Swedes.
This emphatic win places Sweden in a strong position in their group and sends a clear message to their competitors. Tunisia, meanwhile, will need to rebound quickly from this heavy defeat and address their defensive vulnerabilities if they hope to progress further in the tournament. Sweden's clinical finishing, especially with 7 shots on target compared to Tunisia's 2, was a key differentiator.