Sweden opens World Cup 2026 with 5-1 rout of Tunisia
Sweden began its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia. The match was heavily shaped by a series of defensive mistakes from the Tunisian side, which repeatedly left Sweden with clear chances.
The breakthrough came in the seventh minute, when 22-year-old midfielder Yasin Ayari put Sweden ahead. He pounced on a poor save by goalkeeper Mouhib Shmaich and struck the ball into the net at 119 kilometers per hour.
Sweden’s emphatic win gives it an ideal start to the tournament, while Tunisia was undone early and never recovered from the errors at the back.
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