Sweden Prove Their World Cup Credentials with Impressive Five-Star Performance Against Tunisia
Sweden has begun their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a resounding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico. The win extends their unbeaten run in opening matches to five games.
Graham Potter's side took an early lead, with Yasin Ayari scoring from 25 yards after Tunisia goalkeeper Mouhib Chamakh misjudged a punt forward. Alexander Isak then doubled the lead on the half-hour mark, calmly steering past Chamakh on a counter attack.
Although Tunisia reduced the deficit just before halftime through Omar Rekik's header, they failed to rally after the restart. Instead, Sweden wrapped up the victory on the hour mark, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring from close range after being set up by Isak.
Late in the game, Mattias Svanberg broke the record for the fastest World Cup goal by a substitute, sweeping home a tidy finish just 12 seconds after coming off the bench. Ayari then sealed the win with the final kick of the game, lashing home from outside the box to make it 5-1.
The victory sets Sweden up for a stern test against the Netherlands, who drew 2-2 with Japan in their opening match. Tunisia, meanwhile, faces an uphill battle to reach the knockouts, having not won their opening fixture since the 1978 World Cup. They will remain in Monterrey for their next game against Japan.
Graham Potter's side took an early lead, with Yasin Ayari scoring from 25 yards after Tunisia goalkeeper Mouhib Chamakh misjudged a punt forward. Alexander Isak then doubled the lead on the half-hour mark, calmly steering past Chamakh on a counter attack.
Although Tunisia reduced the deficit just before halftime through Omar Rekik's header, they failed to rally after the restart. Instead, Sweden wrapped up the victory on the hour mark, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring from close range after being set up by Isak.
Late in the game, Mattias Svanberg broke the record for the fastest World Cup goal by a substitute, sweeping home a tidy finish just 12 seconds after coming off the bench. Ayari then sealed the win with the final kick of the game, lashing home from outside the box to make it 5-1.
The victory sets Sweden up for a stern test against the Netherlands, who drew 2-2 with Japan in their opening match. Tunisia, meanwhile, faces an uphill battle to reach the knockouts, having not won their opening fixture since the 1978 World Cup. They will remain in Monterrey for their next game against Japan.
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