Sweden Go Goal-Crazy: Isak and Gyokeres Sink Tunisia 5-1
Updated 17 June 2026.
Sweden vs Tunisia at World Cup 2026 finished 5-1 to Sweden, with Yasin Ayari scoring twice and the feared strike pair of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres both on target at the Estadio BBVA. Sweden announced themselves as a dark horse with a ruthless attacking display, brushing Tunisia aside to go top of Group F on goal difference.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Sweden 5-1 Tunisia |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group F |
| Venue | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey (att. 50,987) |
| Sweden scorers | Ayari 7′ & 90+6′, Isak 30′, Gyökeres 59′, Svanberg 84′ |
| Tunisia scorer | Rekik 43′ |
How Sweden swept Tunisia aside
Sweden were ahead inside seven minutes through Yasin Ayari and never looked back. Alexander Isak made it 2-0 on 30 minutes, the kind of clinical finish that has made him one of Europe’s most coveted strikers. Tunisia pulled one back through Omar Rekik on 43, but any hope of a contest was brief.
Viktor Gyökeres added the third on 59, Mattias Svanberg made it four on 84, and Ayari completed his brace deep in stoppage time. Five goals on their opening night is a statement from a Sweden side whose front two carried as much menace as any attack in the early rounds.
Isak and Gyökeres fire the warning
The headline was the strike pair. Isak and Gyökeres both scoring in the same game is a frightening prospect for the rest of Group F and beyond, and it gives Sweden a clear identity at this tournament: direct, ruthless and dangerous in transition. Tunisia, by contrast, were left to regroup after conceding five.
What it means for Group F
The win sent Sweden top of Group F on goal difference, ahead of Japan and the Netherlands, who drew 2-2 on the same day. A plus-four goal difference is a strong platform in a format where the margin can decide qualification. Track the table on our standings page.
What is next
Both teams return to Group F action, with fixtures on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. This was one of four games on a goal-filled day four; see the full rundown in our World Cup 2026 June 14 results round-up, and the format in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Sweden vs Tunisia?
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group F opener on 14 June at the Estadio BBVA. Yasin Ayari scored twice, with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres also on target.
Did Isak and Gyökeres both score for Sweden?
Yes. Alexander Isak scored on 30 minutes and Viktor Gyökeres added the third on 59 as Sweden won 5-1, a warning to the rest of the tournament from their strike pair.
Where do Sweden sit in Group F?
Sweden top Group F on goal difference after their 5-1 win, ahead of Japan and the Netherlands, who drew 2-2 on the same day. Tunisia sit bottom.
Source: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F.
