Sweden Dominates Tunisia 5-1 in Strong World Cup 2026 Opener in Monterrey
Published June 15, 2026
Sweden kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Tunisia in a Group F clash held at Monterrey Stadium, securing an early lead in their group.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup saw an electrifying start for Sweden as they delivered a commanding 5-1 performance against Tunisia in their opening Group F fixture. The match, played on Sunday evening at the state-of-the-art Monterrey Stadium in Mexico, one of the host nations for the expanded 48-team tournament, showcased Sweden's attacking prowess from the outset.
Midfielder Yasin Ayari was instrumental in Sweden's dominant display, netting two goals, including the opener in the seventh minute and a late strike deep into stoppage time. Alexander Isak also found the back of the net in the 30th minute, contributing to a formidable first-half lead. Viktor Gyokeres extended Sweden's advantage in the 59th minute, while substitute Mattias Svanberg added a fifth goal shortly after entering the game in the 84th minute, solidifying the comprehensive win.
Tunisia managed to pull one goal back just before halftime through Omar Rekik in the 43rd minute, momentarily reducing the deficit. However, Sweden's relentless pressure in the second half ensured they maintained firm control of the game. Tunisian midfielders Ellyes Skhiri and Rani Khedira reportedly struggled to contain the Swedish offensive, with Khedira receiving the match's sole yellow card. This result grants Sweden a crucial three points in Group F, marking an impressive start to their journey in the 2026 World Cup, which runs through June and July across North America.