Sweden Kicks Off World Cup 2026 with Decisive 5-1 Win Over Tunisia
Published June 15, 2026
Sweden launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory against Tunisia in their Group F opener, extending their impressive streak of undefeated World Cup starts.
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Sweden made a powerful statement in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia. The European side, managed by Graham Potter, showcased an aggressive offensive display from the outset in Guadalupe, quickly establishing control over the Group F encounter. This victory marks Sweden's fifth consecutive undefeated start to a World Cup tournament, setting an optimistic tone for their journey in the expanded 48-team competition hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The goals began flowing early, with Sweden capitalizing on a defensive miscue in the 18th minute. A long clearance from Victor Lindelof was mishandled by Tunisian goalkeeper Mouhib Chamakh, allowing Yasin Ayari to pounce on a loose ball and open the scoring after Viktor Gyokeres' initial attempt was blocked. Alexander Isak then doubled Sweden's lead just past the half-hour mark, completing a swift counterattack orchestrated by Gyokeres.
Tunisia managed to pull one back shortly before halftime, with Omar Rekik finding the net from a delivery by Hannibal Mejbri, offering a glimmer of hope. However, Sweden quickly extinguished any thoughts of a comeback after the break. Isak netted his second goal of the match, followed by strikes from Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg, cementing a comprehensive 5-1 triumph. The result underscores Sweden's attacking prowess and their intent to make a deep run in the tournament, which will culminate in July 2026.