Sweden Hit Five to Open World Cup Campaign in Style
Sweden launched their World Cup 2026 campaign with a resounding 5–1 victory over Tunisia in Group F on 14 June 2026, with Ayari’s early strike setting the tone for a commanding afternoon.
Ayari broke the deadlock in the 7th minute, giving Sweden an early platform, and Isak doubled the advantage in the 30th minute to leave Tunisia facing a steep climb before the break. Rekik gave Tunisia brief hope with a goal in the 43rd minute, but Sweden reasserted their dominance in the second half.
Gyökeres extended the lead in the 59th minute, effectively putting the result beyond doubt. Svanberg made it four in the 84th minute, and Ayari had the final word with a second goal deep into stoppage time in the 90+6th minute to complete a comprehensive victory.
Group F Standings
The result lifts Sweden to the top of Group F with three points from their opening game. Japan and the Netherlands each sit on one point after one match played, while Tunisia are bottom of the group without a point.
Full details of how Group F is shaping up are available on the live World Cup 2026 standings page.
Tunisia’s task now becomes considerably more difficult following a heavy defeat in their opener, while Sweden head into their next match with considerable confidence after this five-goal showing.