Sweden beats Tunisia and leads its 2026 World Cup group: standings

The Sweden national team beat 5-1 this Sunday against Tunisia after subduing her from the first minutes and the victory allowed her to jump to first place in Group F of the World Cup 2026 which also integrate Netherlands and Japan.

Yasin Ayaritwice; Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg converted by the Swedes, while by the Africans they discounted Omar Rekik.

The Europeans began with dominance in the middle of the field and in the 7th minute they took advantage with a right-footed shot from Ayariafter two clearances by the goalkeeper Moulhib Chamakhin shots of Isaac and Gyokeres.

Tunisia reacted; In the 13th minute he created danger with a shot from Anis Slimanecleared by the goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt and stepped into the rival area, especially after the hydration break, but when he looked better, he received a second blow.

Gyokeres He served a ball to Isak, who appeared on the left wing, shook off the mark of Montassar Talbi and from the right he made it 2-0, with the complicity of Chamakh.

The Swedes slowed down the pace of the duel; The Tunisians were patient and in the 43rd minute they scored with a header from Rekikwith assistance from Hannibal Mejbri.

A blunder of Ellyes Skhiri he spoiled a good moment for the Águilas de Cártago in the match; In the 60th minute he lost a ball, recovered by Isaacwho gave it to his accomplice Gyokeresscorer of 3-1 with a right-footed shot.

The goal lowered the spirit of the Tunisians, who in the 84th minute received a fourth goal. A few seconds after entering the field, Svensson scored from the right to a pass from Isaac.

A right shot from Ayari from outside the area at 90+5 confirmed the 5-1 win

Sweden jumped to the lead of Group F, with three points, two more than Netherlands and Japanwho tied this Sunday 2-2. Tunisia is fourth in the standings with a loss in one match.

On the second day, next Saturday, June 20, Tunisia will face Japan in Monterrey, in the 1,000th World Cup match, and Sweden will face in Houston Netherlands.

5. Sweden: Kristoffer Nordfeldt; Gustaf Lagerbielke, Viktor Lindelof, Isak Hien, Gabriel Gudmundsson (Elliot Stroud m.64), Alexander Bernhardsson (Daniel Svensson m.90); Benjamin Nygren (Lucas Berguall m.64), Jesper Karltrom, Yasin Ayari; Alexander Isak (Anthony Elanga m.90), Viktor Gyokeres.

Selector: Graham Potter.

1. Tunisia: Mouhib Chamakh; Ali Abdi, Montassar Talbi, Omar Rekik, Yan Valery (Mohamed Mahmoud m.72), Mohamed Ben Hmida; Hannibal Mejbri, Rani Khedira (Ismael Gharbi m.84), Ellyes Skhiri (Elias Ahouri m.72), Anis Slimane (Firas Chaouat m.84); Elias Saad (Sebastian Tounekti m.72).

Selector: Sabri Lamouchi.

Goals: 1-0, m.7: Yasin Ayari; 2-0, m.30: Alexander Isak; 2-1, m.43: Omar Rekik; 3-1, m.60: Viktor Gyokeres; 4-1, m.88: Mattias Svanberg); 5-1, m.90+5: Yasin Ayari.

Referee: Yael Falcon. He reprimanded Rani Khedira.

Insciences: Group F match of the Soccer World Cup, held at the Monterrey Stadium, northern Mexico, before more than 50,000 spectators.