Sweden begin their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 5-1 win over Tunisia in Group F, taking the top spot after the opening round. Yasin Ayari is the match’s standout, scoring twice with two goals that are described across outlets as decisive for Sweden’s dominance. Sweden add three more goals: Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres also score to complete the rout. Tunisia manage one goal in the match, with Omar Rekik credited as the scorer in reports. With the result, Sweden place first in Group F and start the tournament on a strong attacking note, while Tunisia suffer a heavy defeat in their first game. The match is consistently reported as a controlled, high-scoring performance by Sweden, with Ayari’s brace central to the scoreline. Across sources, the final margin and goal scorers—Ayari (two), Isak, Gyökeres for Sweden, and Rekik for Tunisia—match the same core details.
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in Group F opener as Yasin Ayari scores twice
Sweden begin their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 5-1 win over Tunisia in Group F, taking the top spot after the opening round. Yasin Ayari is the match’s standout, scoring twice with two goals that a...
- Sweden defeat Tunisia 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener.
- Yasin Ayari scores twice for Sweden.
- Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres also score for Sweden.
- Omar Rekik scores Tunisia’s only goal.
- The win moves Sweden to the top of Group F.
Yasin Ayari scored twice as Sweden began their FIFA World Cup campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia. The win propelled Sweden to the top of Group F, with goals also coming from Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres. Tunisia's lone goal came from Omar Rekik.
1 hour agoYasin Ayari celebrates his second goal - and Sweden's fifth - with teammates Anthony Elanga and Mattias Svanberg. Photo: Reuters Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored two sensational goals and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet as they cruised to a 5-1 World Cup Group F victory over Tunisia.
1 hour agoAyari double, Isak and Gyokeres fire Sweden to 5-1 rout of Tunisia Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored two sensational goals and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet as they cruised to a 5-1 World Cup Group F victory over Tunisia on Sunday. After scraping through to the finals after a dismal qualifying […]
1 hour agoAlexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also scored for Sweden as the nation tops Group F
2 hours agoYasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday night to move atop Group F. Alexander Isak and…
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