A masterclass in forward play from Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak propelled Sweden to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium on Sunday, June 14.

The clinical triumph sends Graham Potter’s side straight to the top of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group F. Capitalizing on a 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan earlier in the day, the Blågult established a commanding two-point cushion at the summit of the group.

Match Summary

Goal Scorers

• Sweden: Yasin Ayari (7′, 90’+6), Alexander Isak (30′), Viktor Gyökeres (59′), Mattias Svanberg (84′)
• Tunisia: Omar Rekik (43′)

Match Report

Ayari Ignites Sweden Before Tunisia Strike Back

The contest exploded into life just seven minutes in through a highly narrative-driven opener. Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari, whose father was born in Tunisia, broke the deadlock with a spectacular, venomous drive from well outside the penalty box.

Sweden’s high-octane frontline doubled the advantage in the 30th minute. Sporting CP powerhouse Viktor Gyökeres executed a delightful turn and precise pass to find strike partner Alexander Isak, who calmly finished to make it 2-0.

First Half Timeline
[07'] ⚽ SWE: Yasin Ayari strikes a brilliant long-range drive (1-0)
[30'] ⚽ SWE: Alexander Isak finishes after a superb Gyökeres turn (2-0)
[43'] ⚽ TUN: Omar Rekik glances home a header from Mejbri's cross (2-1)

Sabri Lamouchi’s Tunisian side refused to fold, carving out a lifeline just before the interval. Midfielder Hannibal Mejbri delivered a glorious, looping cross into the area, allowing Omar Rekik to glance a header home for his first-ever senior international goal to narrow the deficit.

Second-Half Onslaught Restores Blågult Dominance

The second half belonged entirely to the clinical Swedes. In the 59th minute, Isak turned provider through his relentless pressing, robbing Ellyes Skhiri deep in the Tunisian half. The loose ball rolled directly to Gyökeres, who buried it with conviction to hand Sweden a comfortable 3-1 cushion.

Sweden's Second-Half Surge
Gyökeres (59') ──► Svanberg (84') ──► Ayari (90+6')

Potter displayed his tactical depth late in the game, introducing Mattias Svanberg to inject fresh energy into the midfield. The substitution paid immediate dividends, with Svanberg amplifying the advantage by scoring a fourth goal moments after stepping onto the pitch.

Deep into stoppage time, Ayari capped off a magnificent individual display by converting his second goal of the evening, sealing a massive morale-boosting success.

Group F Standings & Outlook

With three points and a commanding +4 goal difference, Sweden occupies the driver’s seat in Group F following the conclusion of Matchday 1.

Tunisia faces an uphill battle to save their World Cup campaign as they look ahead to their next fixture. Meanwhile, Sweden will look to secure early qualification for the knockout stages when they face a resilient Japan squad.