Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 in the group stage, Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The match took place on 15 June 2026 at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. Both sides entered the game looking to secure early points in the tightly contested Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Sweden, playing at home, aimed to establish a strong start, while Tunisia sought to stay in contention with a solid defensive performance.

How it unfolded

Sweden opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Yasin Ayari unleashed a right-footed shot from outside the box that curled into the top right corner, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead. The early breakthrough set the tone for the first half.

Thirty minutes into the encounter, Alexander Isak doubled Sweden’s advantage. After a quick counter-attack, Isak received a pass from Viktor Gyökeres and struck from outside the area, sending the ball to the bottom right corner for a 2-0 lead.

Tunisia responded before the break. In the 43rd minute, Omar Rekik headed a cross from Hannibal Mejbri into the bottom left corner, reducing the deficit to 2-1 and restoring belief to the visitors.

The second half began with Tunisia under pressure. In the 54th minute, Rani Khedira was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, a booking that left the Tunisian side with a caution to manage.

Sweden restored a two-goal cushion five minutes later. Viktor Gyökeres found the net in the 59th minute, finishing a move that began with an assist from Alexander Isak. Gyökeres’ right-footed shot from the centre of the box placed the ball in the bottom left corner, making it 3-1.

The hosts continued to dominate, and in the 84th minute Mattias Svanberg added a fourth goal. After a set-piece situation, Isak supplied the decisive pass, and Svanberg’s right-footed strike from the centre of the box beat the goalkeeper, extending the lead to 4-1.

The match concluded with a late flourish. In stoppage time, Yasin Ayari completed his brace, scoring his second of the night in the 90+6 minute. A pass from Lucas Bergvall released Ayari for a right-footed shot from outside the area that finished in the bottom left corner, sealing a 5-1 victory for Sweden.

Standout performers

  • Yasin Ayari (Sweden) – two goals (7’, 90+6’) and a key attacking presence throughout the game.
  • Alexander Isak (Sweden) – scored the second goal (30’) and provided assists for the fifth-minute Gyökeres strike, the 84th-minute Svanberg goal and the final Ayari goal.
  • Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden) – contributed an assist for Isak’s 30’ goal and scored the third goal (59’) himself.
  • Mattias Svanberg (Sweden) – added the fourth goal (84’) after an Isak assist.
  • Lucas Bergvall (Sweden) – supplied the decisive pass for Ayari’s stoppage-time strike.
  • Omar Rekik (Tunisia) – scored Tunisia’s lone goal (43’) following a Hannibal Mejbri cross.
  • Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) – provided the assist for the Tunisian goal.

Match facts

  • Final score: Sweden 5 – 1 Tunisia
  • Scorers:
    • Yasin Ayari (7’, 90+6’)
    • Alexander Isak (30’)
    • Viktor Gyökeres (59’)
    • Mattias Svanberg (84’)
    • Omar Rekik (43’) – Tunisia
  • Assists:
    • Viktor Gyökeres → Alexander Isak (30’)
    • Alexander Isak → Viktor Gyökeres (59’)
    • Alexander Isak → Mattias Svanberg (84’)
    • Lucas Bergvall → Yasin Ayari (90+6’)
    • Hannibal Mejbri → Omar Rekik (43’)
  • Bookings: Rani Khedira (Tunisia) – yellow card, 54’
  • Venue: Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe

What it means

Sweden’s comprehensive win gives them three points and a strong goal difference as the Group F campaign continues, while Tunisia will look to regroup and chase points in their remaining fixtures. Both teams remain in the early stages of the World Cup 2026 group phase, with further matches set to shape the final standings.