Sweden, Tunisia and World Cup
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Ayari’s double powers Sweden to dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia in World Cup opener
MONTERREY, Mexico — Sweden announced itself as a serious contender in Group F of the FIFA World Cup with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia on Sunday, led by a two-goal performance from Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari and a standout display from star striker Alexander Isak.
Sweden coach Graham Potter praised the chemistry between forwards Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres after they ​tore Tunisia's defence to shreds in a 5-1 victory ‌in their World Cup opener on Sunday.
Day 4 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered another reminder of the tournament's unpredictability, with heavyweight contenders making statements, underdogs pushing established powers to the limit and late drama reshaping the early group-stage picture.
