Sweden Dominates Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup 2026 Group F Opener
Published June 15, 2026
Sweden kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a resounding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their Group F opener, played in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 15.
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 roared to life for Sweden as they delivered a commanding performance, securing a dominant 5-1 win against Tunisia in their opening Group F fixture. The match, held in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 15, saw Graham Potter's side extend their impressive record of remaining unbeaten in their first World Cup encounters, now stretching to five consecutive tournaments.
The Scandinavian squad wasted no time asserting control, establishing a two-goal lead within the initial half-hour. Tunisia's goalkeeper, Mouhib Chamakh, endured a challenging start, notably misjudging a long clearance from Sweden's Victor Lindelof. This error created an opportunity that, after an initial block on Viktor Gyokeres' attempt, allowed Yasin Ayari to slot the ball into an empty net, putting Sweden ahead. Just before the 30-minute mark, Alexander Isak doubled the advantage, calmly converting a swift counterattack initiated by Gyokeres' sharp awareness.
Despite the early deficit, Tunisia found a glimmer of hope just before halftime. Omar Rekik managed to evade his marker and connect with a well-placed delivery from Hannibal Mejbri, heading home to halve the deficit. However, any momentum gained by the Eagles of Carthage was short-lived as Sweden continued their relentless attack in the second half, ultimately securing a comprehensive 5-1 victory and laying down an emphatic marker for their 2026 World Cup aspirations.